Definition of shock

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Shock (n.) A sudden depression of the vital forces of the entire body, or of a port of it, marking some profound impression produced upon the nervous system, as by severe injury, overpowering emotion, or the like..

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Brunt :: Brunt (v. t.) The force of a blow; shock; collision.
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..
Earthquake :: Earthquake (n.) A shaking, trembling, or concussion of the earth, due to subterranean causes, often accompanied by a rumbling noise. The wave of shock sometimes traverses half a hemisphere, destroying cities and many thousand lives; -- called also earthdin, earthquave, and earthshock..
Shock :: Shock (v.) To give a shock to; to cause to shake or waver; hence, to strike against suddenly; to encounter with violence..
Amble :: Amble (v. i.) To move somewhat like an ambling horse; to go easily or without hard shocks.
Rug-headed :: Rug-headed (a.) Having shaggy hair; shock-headed.
Pooping :: Pooping (n.) The act or shock of striking a vessel's stern by a following wave or vessel.
Ghastly :: Ghastly (superl.) Horrible; shocking; dreadful; hideous.
Fender :: Fender (v. t. & i.) Anything serving as a cushion to lessen the shock when a vessel comes in contact with another vessel or a wharf.
Contrecoup :: Contrecoup (n.) A concussion or shock produced by a blow or other injury, in a part or region opposite to that at which the blow is received, often causing rupture or disorganisation of the parts affected..
Shock :: Shock (a.) Bushy; shaggy; as, a shock hair..
Concussion :: Concussion (n.) A shaking or agitation; a shock; caused by the collision of two bodies.
Shog :: Shog (n.) A shock; a jog; a violent concussion or impulse.
Regrate :: Regrate (v. t.) To offend; to shock.
Percussion :: Percussion (n.) Hence: The effect of violent collision; vibratory shock; impression of sound on the ear.
Revolt :: Revolt (n.) To be disgusted, shocked, or grossly offended; hence, to feel nausea; -- with at; as, the stomach revolts at such food; his nature revolts at cruelty..
Shock :: Shock (n.) A dog with long hair or shag; -- called also shockdog.
Shock :: Shock (v. i.) To meet with a shock; to meet in violent encounter.
Squasher :: Squash (n.) A sudden fall of a heavy, soft body; also, a shock of soft bodies..
Justle :: Justle (n.) An encounter or shock; a jostle.
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