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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War in the Middle East, the largest energy shock in history and worries about artificial intelligence have done little to cool their ardor.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 23, 2026

His death Thursday at age 41 came as a shock to the racing world.

From Los Angeles Times • May 22, 2026

Instead he inherits an energy shock layered on top of an economy that needs more capital formation, not less.

From MarketWatch • May 22, 2026

BBC Turkish correspondent Ayşe Sayin said the ruling came as a shock at CHP headquarters, with some members moved to tears.

From BBC • May 22, 2026

Still in utter shock, I trailed behind my mom as she walked up to the security transfer.

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

shock

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