Definitions

shock

[shok] / ʃɒk /

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

Example Sentences

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The Nobel Peace Prize winner shocked the world with her daring escape from hiding in Venezuela to receive her award in Oslo.

From The Wall Street Journal

He has reached 15 in seven of his eight previous innings of the tour without passing 51 - falling on at least two occasions to shots he himself described as "shocking".

From BBC

His decision to decline left the U.S. president little choice but to deliver the shock and awe.

From The Wall Street Journal

China said it was "deeply shocked and strongly condemns" the use of force against a sovereign country and its president.

From BBC

“The car leaped off the ground from the shock wave,” he said.

From The Wall Street Journal

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