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'shock' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'shock' with 20 example sentences.

shock noun

: the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

: a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

: (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

: an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

: an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

: a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field

: a bushy thick mass (especially hair)

: a sudden jarring impact

: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

shock verb

: surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

: strike with disgust or revulsion

: strike with horror or terror

: collide violently

: collect or gather into shocks

: subject to electrical shocks

: inflict a trauma upon

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  • The entire country was shocked.
  • The community were shocked when they heard about the violent attack.
  • You'll be shocked to hear this.
  • She got over the shock of her father's death.
  • If you touch that wire, you'll get a shock.
  • It didn't look like you were shocked.
  • Have you recovered from the shock?
  • The entire family is shocked.
  • Several slight shocks followed the earthquake.
  • Culture shock is often described as an emotional rollercoaster.
  • My friend was shocked when I told her.
  • The estimate was a complete shock!
  • Get ready for a shock.
  • Dan was in a state of shock.
  • She was shocked when she heard his story.
  • Tampons can cause toxic shock syndrome.
  • I am shocked and appalled at what I have just seen.
  • The cost of repairing the roof shocked her.
  • Did the test results shock you?
  • The shock wave came and obliterated everything and everyone.

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