shell shock (Meaning)
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shell shock (n)
a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare
Synonyms & Antonyms of shell shock
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shell shock Sentence Examples
- The soldiers returned from the battlefield with the mental scars of shell shock.
- The doctor observed the trembling and emotional instability indicative of shell shock.
- The psychiatrist diagnosed the veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, a modern equivalent of shell shock.
- The war left a lasting legacy of shell shock, haunting generations to come.
- The government provided counseling and support to soldiers suffering from shell shock.
- The intensity of the bombardment resulted in widespread shell shock among the troops.
- The physical symptoms of shell shock included headaches, dizziness, and chronic pain.
- The emotional toll of shell shock left soldiers withdrawn, irritable, and sleepless.
- The stigma associated with shell shock made it difficult for soldiers to seek help.
- The term "shell shock" has evolved into the more comprehensive diagnosis of PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder).
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a mental disorder caused by stress of active warfare
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The soldiers returned from the battlefield with the mental scars of shell shock.
The doctor observed the trembling and emotional instability indicative of shell shock.
The psychiatrist diagnosed the veteran with post-traumatic stress disorder, a modern equivalent of shell shock.
The war left a lasting legacy of shell shock, haunting generations to come.
