Synonym: appall, awe, frighten, horrify, startle, terrify. Similar words: hockey, chocolate, dock, sock, stock, knock, block, rocket. Meaning: [ʃɑk /ʃɒk] n. 1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally 2. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat 3. a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body 4. (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor 5. an instance of agitation of the earth's crust 6. an unpleasant or disappointing surprise 7. a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field 8. a bushy thick mass (especially hair) 9. a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses. v. 1. surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off 2. strike with disgust or revulsion 3. strike with horror or terror 4. collide violently 5. collect or gather into shocks 6. subject to electrical shocks 7. inflict a trauma upon.
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151. A schoolboy miraculously survived a 25 000 - volt electric shock.
152. He's in favour of the short sharp shock treatment for young offenders.
153. The two trains met and the shock broke the windows.
154. Although the shock must have been great, her face remained inexpressive.
155. I felt the shock as the aircraft hit the ground.
156. He was numbed by the shock of his wife's death.
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157. The injured were checked for any signs of haemorrhage or shock.
158. Chuck's death came as a complete shock to all of us.
159. We were reeling (in amazement/shock/delight, etc. from/with the news that we had won all that money.
160. The shock of his departure had left her feeling alone and bereft.
161. The shock of the explosion could be felt up to six miles away.
162. I'm so numbed with shock that I can hardly think.
163. They escaped the blaze but were rushed to hospital suffering from shock.
164. I got a terrible shock when I saw how ill he looked.
165. The shock waves of this political explosion engulfed the whole of Europe.
166. She listened in a mixture of shock and anger before slamming the phone down.
167. She died of shock following an operation on her brain.
168. The realization that the murderer must have been a close friend came as a shock.
169. The news sent shock waves through the community that have continued to reverberate to this day.
170. When I saw him after the accident he was still in shock and was heavily sedated.
171. The assassination of the president sent shock waves across the world.
172. Moving to London was a bit of a culture shock after ten years of living in the country.
173. It didn't come as a shock to learn that the fuel and cooling systems are the most common causes of breakdown.
174. Returning to work after a long break can be a terrible shock to the system.
175. The realisation that the murderer must have been a close friend came as a shock.
176. He has never recovered from the shock of your brother's death.
177. The recent hike in train fares came as a shock to commuters.
178. He was still in a state of numbness and shock from the accident.
179. She experienced great culture shock when she first came to Europe.
180. It really was quite a shock to get the news.