shock

1 of 6

noun (1)

ˈshäk

often attributive

a(1)

: a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance

(2)

: a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something

: something that causes such disturbance

the loss came as a shock

: a state of being so disturbed

were in shock after they heard the news

: a state of profound depression of the vital processes associated with reduced blood volume and pressure and caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, or burns

: sudden stimulation of the nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the discharge of electricity through the animal body

: shock absorber

: a violent shake or jar : concussion

: an effect of such violence

: stroke sense 5

: coronary thrombosis

: the impact or encounter of individuals or groups in combat

shock

2 of 6

verb (1)

shocked; shocking; shocks

transitive verb

: to strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust

: to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock

: to subject to the action of an electrical discharge

: to drive by or as if by a shock

intransitive verb

: to cause surprise or shock

an exhibit meant to shock

: to meet with a shock : collide

cooking : to halt further cooking of (a vegetable) by submerging in ice water

If you blanch and shock your vegetables (cook them quickly in boiling water, then immerse them in ice water), you'll get a perfectly cooked texture and a nice vibrant color. Once you've done that, you can easily sauté, dress, or grill them.

Amanda Freitag

Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath … The cold water will stop the cooking process as well as bring out the vegetable's naturally bright color and maintain its crisp texture.

Grace Haynes

shockable

ˈshä-kə-bəl How to pronounce shock (audio)

adjective

shock

3 of 6

noun (2)

: a thick bushy mass (as of hair)

shock

4 of 6

adjective

: bushy, shaggy

shock

5 of 6

noun (3)

: a pile of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set up in a field with the butt ends down

shock

6 of 6

verb (2)

shocked; shocking; shocks

transitive verb

: to collect into shocks

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle French choc, from choquer to strike against, from Old French choquier, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schocken to jolt

Adjective

perhaps from shock entry 5

Noun (3)

Middle English; akin to Middle High German schoc heap

First Known Use

Noun (1)

1565, in the meaning defined at sense 7

Verb (1)

1575, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2

Noun (2)

1819, in the meaning defined above

Adjective

1681, in the meaning defined above

Noun (3)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

shock 1 of 4

noun

ˈshäk

: a bunch of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set on end (as in a field)

shock

2 of 4

noun

: a sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling

a shock of surprise

: something that causes a sudden unpleasant or upsetting feeling

His resignation came as a shock.

: a severe shake, jerk, or impact

an earthquake shock

: the effect of a charge of electricity passing through the body of a person or animal

: a serious bodily reaction that usually follows severe injury or large loss of blood

shock

3 of 4

verb

shocked; shocking

: to strike with surprise, horror, or disgust

Their behavior shocked us.

: to affect by a charge of electricity

: to move to action especially by causing upset, surprise, or disgust

"Oh, Davy," said Dora primly, shocked into speaking …

Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea

shock

4 of 4

noun

: a thick bushy mass

a shock of red hair

Medical Definition

shock 1 of 2

noun

ˈshäk

: a sudden or violent disturbance in the mental or emotional faculties

: a state of profound depression of the vital processes of the body that is characterized by pallor, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery

: sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the animal body of electricity from a charged source compare electroconvulsive therapy

shock

2 of 2

transitive verb

: to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock

: to subject to the action of an electrical discharge

shock 1 of 2

noun

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things the whole railway platform shook from the shock of the two trains colliding

Synonyms & Similar Words

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collision
jolt
impact
crash
thump
blow
bump
slam
slap
jounce
encounter
concussion
kick
pounding
wallop
contact
impingement
knock
strike
punch
hit
smash
jar
thrashing
hammering
bludgeoning
pummeling
buffet
bashing
battering
touch
pummelling
licking
rap
meeting
clobbering
lambasting

as in surprise

the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual were in shock after they heard the news of the death of the president

Synonyms & Similar Words

surprise
astonishment
amazement
dismay
stupefaction
startlement
awe
surprize
wonderment
wonder
bewilderment
confusion
startle
discomfiture
consternation

shock

2 of 2

verb

as in to appall

to cause an unpleasant surprise for Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft

Synonyms & Similar Words

appall
appal
horrify
stun
scare
startle
jolt
outrage
frighten
disgust
shake
astonish
panic
shake up
terrify
alarm
dismay
amaze
fright
awe
floor
overwhelm
upset
dumbfound
flabbergast
discomfort
dumfound
revolt
stupefy
offend
distress
spook
scandalize
sicken
scarify
disquiet
nauseate
terrorize
affright
knock for a loop
astound
disturb
disconcert
unnerve
displease
unsettle
repel
bowl over
daunt
perturb
chill
demoralize
discompose
turn off
weird out
alarum
freak (out)
unman
dispirit
emasculate
crush
undo
overpower
unstring

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

delight
buffer
cushion
rejoice
please
charm
comfort
gratify
tickle
assure
cheer
tempt
entice
reassure
soothe
console
solace

as in to surprise

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken

Synonyms & Similar Words

surprise
amaze
stun
startle
astonish
rock
dumbfound
flabbergast
astound
surprize
stupefy
dumfound
thunderstrike
dismay
perplex
bewilder
take aback
daze
bowl over
take by surprise
floor
disconcert
discomfit
confuse
befuddle
shake up
blindside
muddle
nonplus
blow away
confound
knock for a loop
jar

as in to scare

to strike with fear the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core

Synonyms & Similar Words

scare
frighten
terrify
startle
panic
fright
horrify
spook
alarm
shake
dismay
awe
scarify
terrorize
appall
jolt
affright
amaze
appal
discomfort
shake up
alarum
make one's flesh crawl
worry
give one the creeps
upset
astound
make one's flesh creep
distress
disquiet
distract
disturb
disconcert
unsettle
unnerve
floor
bowl over
daunt
dispirit
perturb
chill
demoralize
discompose
emasculate
unman
unstring
undo
psych (out)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

reassure
comfort
cheer
assure
soothe
steel
console
solace
inspire
encourage
hearten
embolden

Synonym Chooser

Some common synonyms of shock are collision, concussion, and impact. While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force.

the shock of falling rocks

In some situations, the words collision and shock are roughly equivalent. However, collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded.

the collision damaged the vehicle

The synonyms concussion and shock are sometimes interchangeable, but concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow.

bystanders felt the concussion of the blast

The words impact and shock can be used in similar contexts, but impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other.

the glass shattered on impact with the floor

单词	shock
释义	shock 1 of 6 noun (1) ˈshäk often attributive 1 a(1) : a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance (2) : a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something b : something that causes such disturbance the loss came as a shock c : a state of being so disturbed were in shock after they heard the news 2 : a state of profound depression of the vital processes associated with reduced blood volume and pressure and caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, or burns 3 : sudden stimulation of the nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the discharge of electricity through the animal body 4 : shock absorber 5 a : a violent shake or jar : concussion b : an effect of such violence 6 a : stroke sense 5 b : coronary thrombosis 7 : the impact or encounter of individuals or groups in combat shock 2 of 6 verb (1) shocked; shocking; shocks transitive verb 1 a : to strike with surprise, terror, horror, or disgust b : to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock c : to subject to the action of an electrical discharge 2 : to drive by or as if by a shock intransitive verb 1 : to cause surprise or shock an exhibit meant to shock 2 : to meet with a shock : collide 3 cooking : to halt further cooking of (a vegetable) by submerging in ice water If you blanch and shock your vegetables (cook them quickly in boiling water, then immerse them in ice water), you'll get a perfectly cooked texture and a nice vibrant color. Once you've done that, you can easily sauté, dress, or grill them. Amanda Freitag Another way to prevent overcooking is to shock the asparagus in an ice bath … The cold water will stop the cooking process as well as bring out the vegetable's naturally bright color and maintain its crisp texture. Grace Haynes shockable ˈshä-kə-bəl adjective shock 3 of 6 noun (2) : a thick bushy mass (as of hair) shock 4 of 6 adjective : bushy, shaggy shock 5 of 6 noun (3) : a pile of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set up in a field with the butt ends down shock 6 of 6 verb (2) shocked; shocking; shocks transitive verb : to collect into shocks Synonyms Noun (1) bump collision concussion crash impact impingement jar jolt jounce kick slam smash strike wallop Verb (1) appall appal floor jolt shake up See all Synonyms & Antonyms Word History Etymology Noun (1) Middle French choc, from choquer to strike against, from Old French choquier, probably of Germanic origin; akin to Middle Dutch schocken to jolt Adjective perhaps from shock entry 5 Noun (3) Middle English; akin to Middle High German schoc heap First Known Use Noun (1) 1565, in the meaning defined at sense 7 Verb (1) 1575, in the meaning defined at intransitive sense 2 Noun (2) 1819, in the meaning defined above Adjective 1681, in the meaning defined above Noun (3) 14th century, in the meaning defined above Verb (2) 15th century, in the meaning defined above Phrases Containing shock anaphylactic shock anti-shock a shock to the/someone's system future shock bow shock culture shock in a state of shock heat shock protein in for a rude shock insulin shock rude shock shock absorber shock front shock horror shock jock shock of someone's life shock radio/TV shock value sticker shock toxic shock syndrome toxic shock septic shock osmotic shock shell shock shock tube shock troops shock tactics shock therapy shock wave See More anaphylactic shock anti-shock a shock to the/someone's system future shock bow shock culture shock in a state of shock heat shock protein in for a rude shock insulin shock rude shock shock absorber shock front shock horror shock jock shock of someone's life shock radio/TV shock value sticker shock toxic shock syndrome toxic shock septic shock osmotic shock shell shock shock tube shock troops shock tactics shock therapy shock wave See More Kids Definition shock 1 of 4 noun ˈshäk : a bunch of sheaves of grain or stalks of corn set on end (as in a field) shock 2 of 4 noun 1 : a sudden strong unpleasant or upsetting feeling a shock of surprise 2 : something that causes a sudden unpleasant or upsetting feeling His resignation came as a shock. 3 : a severe shake, jerk, or impact an earthquake shock 4 : the effect of a charge of electricity passing through the body of a person or animal 5 : a serious bodily reaction that usually follows severe injury or large loss of blood shock 3 of 4 verb shocked; shocking 1 : to strike with surprise, horror, or disgust Their behavior shocked us. 2 : to affect by a charge of electricity 3 : to move to action especially by causing upset, surprise, or disgust "Oh, Davy," said Dora primly, shocked into speaking … Lucy Maud Montgomery, Anne of Avonlea shock 4 of 4 noun : a thick bushy mass a shock of red hair Medical Definition shock 1 of 2 noun ˈshäk 1 : a sudden or violent disturbance in the mental or emotional faculties 2 : a state of profound depression of the vital processes of the body that is characterized by pallor, rapid but weak pulse, rapid and shallow respiration, reduced total blood volume, and low blood pressure and that is caused usually by severe especially crushing injuries, hemorrhage, burns, or major surgery 3 : sudden stimulation of the nerves or convulsive contraction of the muscles that is caused by the discharge through the animal body of electricity from a charged source compare electroconvulsive therapy shock 2 of 2 transitive verb 1 : to cause to undergo a physical or nervous shock 2 : to subject to the action of an electrical discharge Legal Definition shock adjective : of, relating to, or being a criminal sentence or condition of release involving participation in a program of vigorous physical training, discipline, regimentation, and rehabilitation therapy shock incarceration shock probation shock parole shock 1 of 2 noun 1 as in collision a forceful coming together of two things the whole railway platform shook from the shock of the two trains colliding Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance collision jolt impact crash thump blow bump slam slap jounce encounter concussion kick pounding wallop contact impingement knock strike punch hit smash jar thrashing hammering bludgeoning pummeling buffet bashing battering touch pummelling licking rap meeting clobbering lambasting 2 as in surprise the state of being strongly impressed by something unexpected or unusual were in shock after they heard the news of the death of the president Synonyms & Similar Words surprise astonishment amazement dismay stupefaction startlement awe surprize wonderment wonder bewilderment confusion startle discomfiture consternation shock 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to appall to cause an unpleasant surprise for Mom was shocked by the terrible news that her cousin had died in an accident I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft Synonyms & Similar Words appall appal horrify stun scare startle jolt outrage frighten disgust shake astonish panic shake up terrify alarm dismay amaze fright awe floor overwhelm upset dumbfound flabbergast discomfort dumfound revolt stupefy offend distress spook scandalize sicken scarify disquiet nauseate terrorize affright knock for a loop astound disturb disconcert unnerve displease unsettle repel bowl over daunt perturb chill demoralize discompose turn off weird out alarum freak (out) unman dispirit emasculate crush undo overpower unstring Antonyms & Near Antonyms delight buffer cushion rejoice please charm comfort gratify tickle assure cheer tempt entice reassure soothe console solace See More 2 as in to surprise to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken Synonyms & Similar Words surprise amaze stun startle astonish rock dumbfound flabbergast astound surprize stupefy dumfound thunderstrike dismay perplex bewilder take aback daze bowl over take by surprise floor disconcert discomfit confuse befuddle shake up blindside muddle nonplus blow away confound knock for a loop jar 3 as in to scare to strike with fear the sudden appearance of the ghost shocked us to the core Synonyms & Similar Words scare frighten terrify startle panic fright horrify spook alarm shake dismay awe scarify terrorize appall jolt affright amaze appal discomfort shake up alarum make one's flesh crawl worry give one the creeps upset astound make one's flesh creep distress disquiet distract disturb disconcert unsettle unnerve floor bowl over daunt dispirit perturb chill demoralize discompose emasculate unman unstring undo psych (out) Antonyms & Near Antonyms reassure comfort cheer assure soothe steel console solace inspire encourage hearten embolden See More Synonym Chooser Some common synonyms of shock are collision, concussion, and impact. While all these words mean "a forceful, even violent contact between two or more things," shock often denotes the effect produced by a collision and carries the suggestion of something that strikes or hits with force. the shock of falling rocks In some situations, the words collision and shock are roughly equivalent. However, collision implies the coming together of two or more things with such force that both or all are damaged or their progress is severely impeded. the collision damaged the vehicle The synonyms concussion and shock are sometimes interchangeable, but concussion when not in technical use, often suggests the shattering, disrupting, or weakening effects of a collision, explosion, or blow. bystanders felt the concussion of the blast The words impact and shock can be used in similar contexts, but impact may be used to imply contact between two things, at least one of which is impelled toward the other. the glass shattered on impact with the floor
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shock

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