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ELECTRIC SHOCK Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the phrase electric shock. (exact relations)
There are 15 hypernyms of the phrase electric shock. (close relations)
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discharge
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the sudden giving off of energy

• the act of venting

• a substance that is emitted or released

• any of several bodily processes by which substances go out of the body

• electrical conduction through a gas in an applied electric field

• the pouring forth of a fluid

• the termination of someone's employment (leaving them free to depart)

• a formal written statement of relinquishment

• the act of discharging a gun

verb

• complete or carry out

• pour forth or release

• free from obligations or duties

• remove the charge from

• go off or discharge

• pronounce not guilty of criminal charges

• eliminate (a substance)

• remove (cargo, people, etc.) from and leave

• cause to go off

• release from military service

• become empty or void of its content

jolt
verbv
noun

• a sudden jarring impact

• an abrupt spasmodic movement

verb

• move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

• disturb (someone's) composure

thrill
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the swift release of a store of affective force

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• something that causes you to experience a sudden intense feeling or sensation

verb

• cause to be thrilled by some perceptual input

• feel sudden intense sensation or emotion

• tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement

• fill with sublime emotion

tingle
verbv
noun

• an almost pleasurable sensation of fright

• a somatic sensation as from many tiny stings

verb

• cause a stinging or tingling sensation

zap
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a sudden event that imparts energy or excitement, usually with a dramatic impact

verb

• strike suddenly and with force

• kill with or as if with a burst of gunfire or electric current or as if by shooting

• strike at with firepower or bombs

• cook or heat in a microwave oven

shock
verb, nounv, n
noun

• 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

verb

• 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

electrical shock
nounn
noun

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

Best Hypernyms For ELECTRIC SHOCK

Here is a list of related hypernyms for electric shock, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (7)
harm hurt injury reflex torture torturing trauma
Phrases (8)
corporal punishmentinborn reflexinnate reflexinstinctive reflexphysiological reactionreflex actionreflex responseunconditioned reflex

Alternatives for DISCHARGE

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