shock

[shok] / ʃɒk /

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All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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complete surprise; blow n.
completely surprise v.

NOUN

complete surprise; blow

Synonyms

STRONGEST

awe bump collapse confusion consternation disturbance earthquake excitement impact injury jolt scare trauma

STRONG

bombshell breakdown clash collision concussion crash distress encounter hysteria jarring percussion prostration ram start stroke stupefaction stupor turn upset whammy wreck

WEAK

double whammy eye-opener traumatism

Antonyms

STRONGEST

calm calmness composure tranquility

WEAK

expectation

VERB

completely surprise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

agitate anger astound awe disgust dismay displease disturb flabbergast horrify insult jar jolt offend outrage overwhelm paralyze rock shake shake up sicken startle stun traumatize unsettle

STRONG

abash antagonize daze disquiet electrify flood floor nauseate numb overcome revolt scandalize stagger stupefy

WEAK

bowl over give a turn hit like ton of bricks knock out throw a curve

Antonyms

STRONGEST

appease calm expect

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Premium sports franchises have spiked in value so rapidly that sticker shock is nil.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Reading about the 8.63 million workers who have been laid off this year reminded me of the shock I felt.

From Salon ● Aug. 24, 2026

Mitchell Starc took 10 wickets in the match as Australia bounced back from last week's shock defeat by Bangladesh to win the second Test by an innings and 51 runs and draw the series 1-1.

From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026

People often get sticker shock when they investigate COBRA.

From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026

Buzz felt a shock race through him that had nothing to do with the eruption.

From "Mountain of Fire" by Rebecca E. F. Barone

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