shock
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5.1
- noun
- /ʃɑk/
- Specialized
:
descarga eléctrica
- The coldness of the water stung his fingers and sent a shock through him.
- an electric shock
- an electrical shock
- administer electric shocks
It's like if you touched the fridge with an electric shock and you go for a second, you go.
- It's like if you touched the fridge with an electric shock and you go for a second, you go.
- They just sat on the shocky side of the box and kept getting the uncomfortable shocks.
- But then I feel like an electric shock go from the base of my spine to the back of my head here.
- The idea is that the watches beeps, vibes and yes, shocks will give you an adrenaline fueled start to your day.
- You can start to perhaps change the sound or the bonded connection, and then you don't start getting the shock anymore.
Examples
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That was like an electric shock.
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Keep in mind that if you don't respond fast enough, the machine administers a small shock.
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- I got an electric shock!
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So you will receive a massive shock before it trips.
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But then I feel like an electric shock go from the base of my spine to the back of my head here.
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Nevertheless, you survived an electrical shock that killed five other people.
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This won't hurt - except for the electric shock through you.
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For a brief moment, an electric shock of unbridled fear blasted through him.
Fiction book (1998) -
Adam's reverie ended with eye-opening shock as something electrical brushed his hand.
Fiction book (2001) -
He felt a painful shock when he accidentally touched the live wire.
Synonyms
64
3.8
A sudden hard movement that shocks or surprises you
16
3.4
A sudden pain or injury when electricity passes through the body
4
3.4
A sudden pain and muscle tightening when electricity passes through the body
Antonyms
Idioms
Compounds
- Specialized
33
4.0
A sudden strong wave of air and energy that moves away from an explosion or impact
- Specialized
10
6.7
A severe, fast allergic reaction causing breathing problems and low blood pressure needing quick treatment
- Specialized
8
5.1
A treatment that uses electric shocks to treat severe mental illness
- Archaic
5
7.5
A severe emotional and physical reaction after a long time in war or heavy fighting
- Specialized
4
5.8
A medical procedure that uses electric shocks to the brain to help severe mental illness
- Specialized
4
7.7
A rare dangerous illness from bacteria causing high fever, rash, low blood pressure and organ problems linked to tampon use
- Literature
4
6.3
A sudden, powerful action that surprises, frightens, and impresses people
- Specialized
1
7.5
A very serious condition when the body loses too much blood or fluid and organs do not get enough blood
- Specialized
1
5.5
A rare dangerous illness from bacteria causing high fever, rash, and low blood pressure, often linked to tampon use
- Specialized
1
6.0
A serious condition in which the heart suddenly cannot pump enough blood to the body and may be life threatening
- Specialized
1
6.0
A condition when blood sugar becomes very low after too much insulin, causing fainting
- Specialized
1
7.2
A severe effect or treatment using too much insulin that causes uncontrolled shaking and coma
- Specialized
A dangerous state where blood does not reach parts of the body because small blood vessels become too wide
- Archaic
A medical treatment from the past that gave injections to cause strong seizures to treat mental illness
- Archaic
A past treatment for mental illness that used large insulin doses to cause fits and coma
- Archaic
A medical treatment that uses large doses of insulin to cause seizures and coma, formerly used for serious mental illness
- Specialized
A condition where blood flow is blocked so organs do not get enough blood
How Intense
Surface Forms
Etymology
An electric shock is like a sudden 'strike' of electricity through the body, which is why it feels sharp and quick.