Shock ( noun , verb , adjective )

(As a noun)

Shock ( noun )

  1. A sudden, violent disturbance of the earth's surface, as by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.
  2. A sudden and violent disturbance of the mind or emotions.
  3. A state of physical collapse caused by severe injury, illness, or emotion.
  4. A state of severe surprise or disbelief.

Origin:

Middle english schok, from old english sċóc; akin to old high german scoc shock, old english sċacan to shake.

Examples:

  1. The shock of the earthquake caused widespread damage.
  2. The shock of losing her husband was devastating.
  3. The soldier went into shock from his injuries.
  4. The news of his death came as a shock.
  5. The stock market crashed with a shock.

(As a verb)

Shock ( verb )

  1. A sudden, violent disturbance of the earth's surface, as by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.
  2. A sudden and violent disturbance of the mind or emotions.
  3. A state of physical collapse caused by severe injury, illness, or emotion.
  4. A state of severe surprise or disbelief.

Origin:

Middle english schok, from old english sċóc; akin to old high german scoc shock, old english sċacan to shake.

Examples:

  1. The shock of the earthquake caused widespread damage.
  2. The shock of losing her husband was devastating.
  3. The soldier went into shock from his injuries.
  4. The news of his death came as a shock.
  5. The stock market crashed with a shock.

(As an adjective)

Shock ( adjective )

  1. A sudden, violent disturbance of the earth's surface, as by an earthquake, landslide, or volcanic eruption.
  2. A sudden and violent disturbance of the mind or emotions.
  3. A state of physical collapse caused by severe injury, illness, or emotion.
  4. A state of severe surprise or disbelief.

Origin:

Middle english schok, from old english sċóc; akin to old high german scoc shock, old english sċacan to shake.

Examples:

  1. The shock of the earthquake caused widespread damage.
  2. The shock of losing her husband was devastating.
  3. The soldier went into shock from his injuries.
  4. The news of his death came as a shock.
  5. The stock market crashed with a shock.
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