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Definitions

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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“The risk is that the longer the disruption to the Strait of Hormuz continues, the more this morphs into a perceived growth shock, limiting interest rate rises,” Oppenheimer wrote.

From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026

Fresh jitters around the global oil shock had U.S. benchmark crude prices up another 3.4% to $116 a barrel on Tuesday, while global Brent was 0.9% higher near $110 a barrel, according to FactSet.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 7, 2026

The upshot for investors is that there is no protection like energy against an energy-driven inflation shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 7, 2026

Silverman, the CAA's director of investigations and enforcement, said many Jews had reacted "with shock and they were appalled" by the festival's decision to book West.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

He edged forward —and then reared backward, sick with shock.

From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell