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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“It was a shock to some people,” Den Herder said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 10, 2026

During one, Wang quizzed a visiting U.S. private-equity investor about Donald Trump following his shock election win in 2016.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 9, 2026

But that initial shock explains only so much, she added.

From Slate • Jun. 9, 2026

Efficient freight rail acts as a foundational shock absorber for national supply chains and a shield protecting the global competitiveness of our exporters.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 9, 2026

So it was a shock when I walked into the marina three weeks ago and he ran at me, crashing into my knees in the way he always did.

From "Red Flags and Butterflies" by Sheryl Azzam

shock

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