jolt
/dʒoʊlt/
verb
- To push or shake someone or something suddenly and roughly.
- The earthquake jolted the entire building.
- The bus jolted the passengers when it hit a pothole.
- He jolted her arm accidentally as he reached for the door.
- To surprise or shock someone suddenly, often causing them to act or think differently.
- The news of the accident jolted him into calling his family.
- Her sudden question jolted me out of my daydream.
- The loud alarm jolted everyone awake.
noun
- A sudden, rough movement or shake.
- The cart gave a jolt when it went over a rock.
- The train came to a stop with a sharp jolt.
- She felt a jolt as the plane hit turbulence.
- A sudden shock or surprise that affects someone emotionally or mentally.
- The news delivered a jolt to the entire community.
- The unexpected bill gave him a jolt.
- Hearing the old song gave her a jolt of nostalgia.