shock

/ʃɑk/
verb
  1. To cause someone to feel very surprised, upset, or offended.
    • The violent movie shocked many viewers.
    • The news of the company's bankruptcy shocked the entire industry.
    • It shocked me to learn that he had lied about his past.
  2. To give an electric shock to someone or something.
    • The technician accidentally shocked himself while repairing the machine.
    • The electric fence is designed to shock animals that touch it.
    • Be careful not to shock yourself when fixing the plug.
  3. To cause a physical jolt or shake.
    • The explosion shocked the ground beneath our feet.
    • A sudden bump in the road shocked the passengers in the bus.
    • The impact of the hammer shocked his arm.
noun
  1. A sudden, unexpected event that causes great surprise or distress.
    • The news of the accident was a terrible shock to everyone.
    • She felt a shock when she saw the final bill.
    • The team's loss in the first round was a real shock to their fans.
  2. A violent shaking or jolt, often from an impact or explosion.
    • The earthquake sent a shock through the entire building.
    • He felt the shock of the collision as the car hit the wall.
    • The bomb blast created a shock that shattered windows for blocks.
  3. A medical condition in which the body's organs do not get enough blood flow, often after a serious injury or emotional event.
    • Doctors monitored him closely for signs of shock after the surgery.
    • She went into shock from the severe blood loss.
    • The paramedics treated the victim for shock after the car crash.
  4. A sudden feeling of electricity passing through the body.
    • I got a shock when I touched the metal railing.
    • The faulty wiring gave him a mild electric shock.
    • She felt a static shock after walking across the carpet.
  5. A thick, bushy mass of hair.
    • He ran his fingers through his shock of red hair.
    • Her shock of curly hair bounced as she ran.
    • The old man had a shock of white hair.
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