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shock wave ˈshock ˌwave noun [C]
1 F0 a sudden wave of increased pressure or temperature, caused by an explosion, an earthquake, or an object moving faster than the speed of sound Thesaurus+: ↑Earthquakes and volcanic eruptions2 F0 a very strong reaction that spreads through a group of people when something surprising or bad happens: » The assassination of the president sent shock waves across the world.Thesaurus+: ↑Reacting and responding |