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Synonym: appallawefrightenhorrifystartleterrifySimilar words: hockeychocolatedocksockstockknockblockrocketMeaning: [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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211. It was a bit of a culture shock when I first came to this country.
212. Nothing can prepare you for the shock and grief of widowhood.
213. To say that her resignation was a shock would be an understatement - it caused panic.
214. He liked to shock with his gold chains and loud clothes.
215. I got a shock when I looked at the price tag.
216. Anyone who thinks that bringing up children is easy is in for a big shock .
216. Sentencedict.com try its best to gather and create good sentences.
217. He's got a shock coming to him when he takes the exams and sees how difficult they are.
218. It took me a very long time to get over the shock of her death.
219. The shock waves of the earthquake were felt in Teheran.
220. It was quite a shock to learn that she was carrying twins.
221. I suppose the shock had addled his poor old brain.
222. Did you think I'd ignore the fact that you were suffering from shock?
223. He was suffering from exposure and shock but his condition was said to be stable.
224. He got the shock of his life when he found out who I was.
225. Just ignore the bad language - they only do it to shock.
226. I got an electric shock from that faulty light switch.
227. It came as a shock to hear an old friend speak so honestly about Ted.
228. I have to admit that the news gave us a shock .
229. It's hard to pick yourself up after such a terrible shock.
230. The shock made me go all weak at the knees.
231. Never apply water to a burn from an electric shock while the casualty is still in contact with the electric current.
232. Moving to France was a bit of a shock to the system .
233. I'm still reeling from the shock of hearing of it.
234. You could get a nasty shock from that water heater if it isn't earthed properly.
235. Their house, which was solidly built, resisted the main shock.
236. Shock, horror! Carl James was seen talking to a woman and it wasn't his wife.
237. It was sort of a shock when I found out.
238. The young people in the workshop have formed themselves into a shock brigade.
239. The news of his mother's death was a terrible shock to him.
240. It was a terrible shock to discover the full extent of the problem.
More similar words: hockeychocolatedocksockstockknockblockrocketcockedknock outknock offknock downshowshoutshow inshoveshortshootshowershow offshow uprush outshortsbishopshouldin shortshortlyshoot upshortagecut short
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