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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At each location, the team identified shocked quartz -- grains of sand that have been physically altered by extreme heat and pressure.

From Science Daily

“I know it shocked a lot of people that it might be this quick,” said linebacker Isaiah Jones, whose second-quarter fumble recovery helped Indiana open up a 17-0 halftime lead.

From The Wall Street Journal

"When he came home, he was really in shock."

From Barron's

The department’s earlier decision in September shocked the Italian pasta industry, which has annual sales of around $770 million to the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

An atmosphere of shock hung over the town of Crans-Montana on Thursday, after the scenes of chaos and tragedy overnight.

From BBC

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