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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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Olympics dropped earlier this month for locals, emotions around town quickly moved from pure excitement to shock and confusion.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2026

The April FMS was eagerly awaited given the oil price shock caused by events in the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026

However, he has just a two-minute substitute appearance at first-team level since starting the shock EFL Cup defeat to League Two Grimsby in August.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

Almost immediately, a number of conservatives on social media expressed shock.

From Slate • Apr. 15, 2026

He had, in fact, gone into some sort of shock.

From "The Way to Rio Luna" by Zoraida Cordova