shock

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Visual representation of shock

Noun

shockSingular
shocksPlural
1

A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience that causes a strong emotional reaction.

The news of his death came as a terrible shock.

2

A violent shaking movement caused by an impact, explosion, or tremor.

The shock from the explosion shattered windows across the street.

3

A serious medical condition resulting from insufficient blood flow throughout the body, often caused by injury or trauma.

The patient went into shock after losing a lot of blood.

4

A sudden discharge of electricity through the body.

He received an electric shock when he touched the wire.

Verb

shockInfinitive
shockPresent tense
shockedPast tense
shockedPast participle
shockingPresent participle
shocksThird-person singular
1

To surprise or upset someone greatly, causing them to feel disturbed or offended.

The violent scenes in the movie shocked many viewers.

2

To give an electric shock to someone or something.

He accidentally shocked himself while fixing the lamp.