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SHOCK

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Shock.

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Shock - as a noun

The feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

Example: "His mother's death left him in a daze"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dazestupor

The violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

Example: "The armies met in the shock of battle"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
impact

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

Example: "Subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
electric shockelectrical shock

(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

Example: "Loss of blood is an important cause of shock"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
collapseprostration
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

An instance of agitation of the earth's crust

Example: "The first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
seismic disturbance

An unpleasant or disappointing surprise

Example: "It came as a shock to learn that he was injured"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surprise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Example: "Corn is bound in small sheaves and several sheaves are set up together in shocks"

A bushy thick mass (especially hair)

Example: "He had an unruly shock of black hair"

A sudden jarring impact

Example: "The door closed with a jolt"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
jarjoltjounce

A mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

Example: "The old car needed a new set of shocks"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cushionshock absorber
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dampermuffler
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Shock - as a verb

Surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

Example: "I was floored when i heard that i was promoted"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
ball overblow out of the waterfloortake aback
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
surprise
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Strike with disgust or revulsion

Example: "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
appalappalloffendoutragescandalisescandalize

Strike with horror or terror

Example: "The news of the bombing shocked her"

Collide violently

Collect or gather into shocks

Example: "Shock grain"

Subject to electrical shocks

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
care fortreat
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Inflict a trauma upon

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
traumatisetraumatize

Example Sentences

"I dropped the plate and it shattered into pieces, causing a shock."
"The news of his sudden death came as a shock to everyone."
"She felt a mild shock when she touched the electric fence."
"The unexpected turn of events left him in a state of shock."
"The audience gasped in shock at the magician's amazing trick."
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Word Game Points

Is SHOCK a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, shock is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

SHOCK has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.

Is SHOCK a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, shock is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
SHOCK has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.

Is SHOCK a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, shock is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
SHOCK has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.

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