shock

Meanings

• Noun

  A sudden, intense feeling of emotional or physical disturbance.

  - "She was in shock after hearing the news."
  - "The accident left the survivors in a state of shock."
  - "His defeat in the election came as a complete shock."

• Verb

  To cause (someone) to experience a strong emotional or physical reaction.

  - "The explosion shocked the crowd."
  - "The news shocked the entire community."
  - "His comment shocked everyone present."

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Pronunciation

1. /ʃɑk/
   
   
   
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2. /ʃɑk/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with shock
dock , rock , clock

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Variants

List of all variants of shock that leads to same result
shock , shocks , shockable , shocked , shocking , shock absorber , shock absorbers , shock front , shock jock , shock jocks , shock therapies , shock therapy , shock treatment

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Etymology

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Old English scoccan, from scocan 'to shake, jar'.

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Trivia

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1. The medical term for a life-threatening drop in blood pressure is also called shock.

2. Electric shock is a common workplace injury.

3. The term 'shock and awe' was used to describe the military tactic of overwhelming an enemy with intense force.

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Related Concepts

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1. trauma: A physical or emotional injury or wound.

2. surprise: A feeling of astonishment or amazement.

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Culture

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Shock is a common theme in literature and art, often used to depict intense emotions or reactions. In literature, shock is often portrayed as a response to trauma or unexpected events. In art, shock can be used to evoke emotion or challenge the viewer.

How to Memorize "shock"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a sudden, intense feeling or reaction. Imagine yourself or someone else experiencing a shock.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'shock' with intense emotions or physical reactions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Shocks are sudden and intense' to remember the definition of shock.

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