Definition of shock

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Shock (n.) A sudden agitation of the mind or feelings; a sensation of pleasure or pain caused by something unexpected or overpowering; also, a sudden agitating or overpowering event..

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Rude :: Rude (superl.) Barbarous; fierce; bloody; impetuous; -- said of war, conflict, and the like; as, the rude shock of armies..
Revolt :: Revolt (v. t.) To do violence to; to cause to turn away or shrink with abhorrence; to shock; as, to revolt the feelings..
Shock-head :: Shock-head (a.) Shock-headed.
Shuck :: Shuck (n.) A shock of grain.
Amble :: Amble (v. i.) To move somewhat like an ambling horse; to go easily or without hard shocks.
Shaken :: Shaken (n.) Impaired, as by a shock..
Heartstricken :: Heartstricken (a.) Shocked; dismayed.
Tetanus :: Tetanus (n.) That condition of a muscle in which it is in a state of continued vibratory contraction, as when stimulated by a series of induction shocks..
Terrify :: Terrify (v. t.) To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.
Preparation :: Preparation (n.) The holding over of a note from one chord into the next chord, where it forms a temporary discord, until resolved in the chord that follows; the anticipation of a discordant note in the preceding concord, so that the ear is prepared for the shock. See Suspension..
Shock-headed :: Shock-headed (a.) Having a thick and bushy head of hair.
Masoola Boat :: Masoola boat () A kind of boat used on the coast of Madras, India. The planks are sewed together with strands of coir which cross over a wadding of the same material, so that the shock on taking the beach through surf is much reduced..
Heartstrike :: Heartstrike (v. t.) To affect at heart; to shock.
Shock :: Shock (n.) A dog with long hair or shag; -- called also shockdog.
Jar :: "Jar (n.) A rattling, tremulous vibration or shock; a shake; a harsh sound; a discord; as, the jar of a train; the jar of harsh sounds..
Shocking :: Shocking (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Shoc.
Slam :: Slam (v. i.) To come or swing against something, or to shut, with sudden force so as to produce a shock and noise; as, a door or shutter slams..
Horror :: Horror (n.) A painful emotion of fear, dread, and abhorrence; a shuddering with terror and detestation; the feeling inspired by something frightful and shocking..
Elastic :: Elastic (a.) Able to return quickly to a former state or condition, after being depressed or overtaxed; having power to recover easily from shocks and trials; as, elastic spirits; an elastic constitution..
Hurtle :: Hurtle (v. t.) To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.
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