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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Ghastly :: Ghastly (superl.) Horrible; shocking; dreadful; hideous.
Rude :: Rude (superl.) Barbarous; fierce; bloody; impetuous; -- said of war, conflict, and the like; as, the rude shock of armies..
Concussation :: Concussation (n.) A violent shock or agitation.
Shock :: Shock (n.) The sudden convulsion or contraction of the muscles, with the feeling of a concussion, caused by the discharge, through the animal system, of electricity from a charged body..
Shuck :: Shuck (n.) A shock of grain.
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..
Shock :: Shock (n.) A quivering or shaking which is the effect of a blow, collision, or violent impulse; a blow, impact, or collision; a concussion; a sudden violent impulse or onset..
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..
Surfeit :: Surfboat (n.) A boat intended for use in heavy surf. It is built with a pronounced sheer, and with a view to resist the shock of waves and of contact with the beach..
Heartstruck :: Heartstruck (a.) Shocked with pain, fear, or remorse; dismayed; heartstricken..
Crampfish :: Crampfish (n.) The torpedo, or electric ray, the touch of which gives an electric shock. See Electric fish, and Torpedo..
Terrify :: Terrify (v. t.) To alarm or shock with fear; to frighten.
Dynamite :: Dynamite (n.) An explosive substance consisting of nitroglycerin absorbed by some inert, porous solid, as infusorial earth, sawdust, etc. It is safer than nitroglycerin, being less liable to explosion from moderate shocks, or from spontaneous decomposition..
Stormy :: Stormy (superl.) Proceeding from violent agitation or fury; as, a stormy sound; stormy shocks..
Heartstricken :: Heartstricken (a.) Shocked; dismayed.
Fright :: Fright (n.) To alarm suddenly; to shock by causing sudden fear; to terrify; to scare.
Earthshock :: Earthshock (n.) An earthquake.
Hurtle :: Hurtle (v. t.) To meet with violence or shock; to clash; to jostle.
Shock-head :: Shock-head (a.) Shock-headed.
Thrave :: Thrave (n.) Twenty-four (in some places, twelve) sheaves of wheat; a shock, or stook..
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