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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To those on the periphery of his world the announcement of his passing was an almighty shock.

From BBC • May 17, 2026

Economists also believe that this year’s larger tax refunds have helped many Americans weather the early stages of the shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 17, 2026

"I won't forget it, how I felt - it triggered in me the most horrendous adrenaline shock," says George, a founder director of a fintech startup company from Devon.

From BBC • May 15, 2026

But if you are used to paying low premiums for an older gas guzzler, you might get sticker shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

The shock of the statement was too much, it seemed.

From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman

shock

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