shock (Meaning)
shock (n)
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
a sudden jarring impact
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
shock (v)
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
strike with horror or terror
collide violently
collect or gather into shocks
subject to electrical shocks
inflict a trauma upon
shock (n.)
A pile or assemblage of sheaves of grain, as wheat, rye, or the like, set up in a field, the sheaves varying in number from twelve to sixteen; a stook.
A lot consisting of sixty pieces; -- a term applied in some Baltic ports to loose goods.
A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset.
A sudden agitation of the mind or feelings; a sensation of pleasure or pain caused by something unexpected or overpowering; also, a sudden agitating or overpowering event.
A sudden depression of the vital forces of the entire body, or of a port of it, marking some profound impression produced upon the nervous system, as by severe injury, overpowering emotion, or the like.
The sudden convulsion or contraction of the muscles, with the feeling of a concussion, caused by the discharge, through the animal system, of electricity from a charged body.
A dog with long hair or shag; -- called also shockdog.
A thick mass of bushy hair; as, a head covered with a shock of sandy hair.
shock (v. t.)
To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook; as, to shock rye.
To subject to the action of an electrical discharge so as to cause a more or less violent depression or commotion of the nervous system.
shock (v. i.)
To be occupied with making shocks.
To meet with a shock; to meet in violent encounter.
shock (v.)
To give a shock to; to cause to shake or waver; hence, to strike against suddenly; to encounter with violence.
To strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust; to cause to recoil; as, his violence shocked his associates.
shock (a.)
Bushy; shaggy; as, a shock hair.
Synonyms & Antonyms of shock
shock Sentence Examples
- The shocking revelation sent shivers down my spine.
- The athlete was in a state of shock after the traumatic incident.
- The sudden loss of consciousness shocked me to my core.
- The news of the accident left the community in shock.
- The piercing shriek of glass shattering caused a shock through my body.
- The discovery of the hidden treasure sent shock waves through the town.
- The teacher's harsh words shocked the students into silence.
- The unexpected betrayal left me in a state of emotional shock.
- The sight of the gruesome accident sent shock waves through the crowd.
- The diagnosis of a terminal illness shocked the family to the deepest level.
FAQs About the word shock
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally, the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into comb
impact,collision, jolt, crash, thump, concussion, pounding, strike, slap,blow
buffer, please, please, cushion, charm, rejoice, gratify, cushion, rejoice, buffer
The shocking revelation sent shivers down my spine.
The athlete was in a state of shock after the traumatic incident.
The sudden loss of consciousness shocked me to my core.
The news of the accident left the community in shock.
