shock
shock
ʃɑk
shaak
British pronunciation
/ʃɒk/

Definition & Meaning of "shock"in English

Shock
01

a sudden and intense feeling of surprise, distress, or disbelief caused by something unexpected and often unpleasant

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The news of his sudden resignation came as a shock to everyone in the office.
She felt a shock of disbelief when she heard about the accident.
02

a severe medical condition following an extreme drop in blood pressure, caused by a massive blood loss, serious burns, etc., which makes the person feel cold, have rapid pulse and breathing

03

a bushy mass of hair on someone's head

04

a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

05

the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

06

an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

07

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

08

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

09

a sudden jarring impact

10

a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field

to shock
01

to surprise or upset someone greatly

Transitive: to shock sb
to shock definition and meaning
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The unexpected news of her friend 's death shocked her to the core.
The sudden loss of his job shocked him, leaving him feeling disoriented and uncertain about the future.
02

to deeply offend or outrage someone’s moral sense or values

Transitive: to shock sb
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The scandalous artwork shocked the conservative community.
His rude comments during the meeting shocked everyone present.
03

to cause physical or emotional trauma

Transitive: to shock sb
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The brutal assault shocked her, causing her to withdraw from others.
His betrayal shocked her deeply, damaging their friendship forever.
04

to cause a sudden jolt or reaction by passing electricity through something

Transitive: to shock sb/sth
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The faulty wire shocked him when he touched it.
The experiment shocked the metal rod with a small current.
05

to gather crops, especially grain, into bundles or stacks

Transitive: to shock crops
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The farmers shocked the wheat in the field after the harvest.
After the grain was cut, they shocked it to protect it from the rain.
06

to collide with great force or impact

Intransitive
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The two cars shocked in the middle of the intersection.
The icebergs shocked together, causing a loud cracking sound.
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