shock

shock: I UK [ʃɒk] / US [ʃɑk] noun
Word forms "shock":
singular shock plural shocks
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1) [singular/uncountable] the feeling of being very surprised by something bad that happens unexpectedly

Jessica's face was blank with shock.

News of the murder left us all in shock.
give someone a shock:
It will give him a shock when he sees how much you've spent.
get a shock:
My mother got a shock when she saw my new haircut.

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Collocations:
Verbs frequently used with shock as the object ▪ experience, feel, get, have, receive, suffer
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a) [countable, usually singular] something that happens unexpectedly and makes you feel very surprised and upset

The price of housing was quite a shock for us.
come as a shock:
The announcement came as a complete shock to me.
a great/terrible shock:
It was a terrible shock to discover he was already married.

b) [only before noun] British mainly journalism making someone surprised or upset
shock defeat/win:
The tournament started yesterday with two shock defeats.

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Collocations:
Adjectives frequently used with shock
▪ big, great, nasty, severe, terrible
3) [uncountable] a medical condition in which you suddenly become very weak and cold and do not react normally, especially after a serious accident or injury

people suffering from shock
in shock:
Natalie was used to working with patients in shock.

4) [countable] a sudden flow of electricity that goes through your body that sometimes happens when you touch certain objects

You could get an electric shock if you touch it.

5) [singular] hair that is very thick

The man had a shock of white hair.

6) [countable] informal a shock absorber

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- be in for a shock

II UK [ʃɒk] / US [ʃɑk] verb
Word forms "shock":
present tense I/you/we/they shock he/she/it shocks present participle shocking past tense shocked past participle shocked
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1) [transitive] if something bad and unexpected shocks someone, they are very surprised or upset by it

The news shocked everyone.

We were all shocked by the lies he told.

2) [intransitive/transitive] to make someone feel embarrassed or offended by saying or doing something offensive or immoral

He only says things like that to shock you.

3) [transitive] to give someone an electric shock

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Synonyms:

Concussion, collision, shog, clash, impact, percussion, Shake, strike against, come into collision with, collide / Brunt, onset, assault, hostile encounter, conflict, Encounter, meet / Blow, stroke, agitation, offence, Offend, disgust, disturb, disquiet, nauseate, sicken, scandalize, revolt, outrage / Stook, hattock, Stun, astound, stagger / Appall, terrify, affright, frighten, dismay, horrify, Shaggy, matted, shagged

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Shock — may refer to:Medical conditions*Shock (circulatory), a circulatory medical emergency *Acute stress reaction, often termed shock by laypersons, a psychological condition in response to terrifying events *Post traumatic stress disorder, a long term … Wikipedia
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shock — m. angiol. Alteración grave de la circulación sanguínea que se manifiesta por una distribución anormal de este líquido en el organismo o por un descenso del volumen de sangre en circulación. La disminución de la cantidad de sangre que llega a los … Diccionario médico
shock — shock1 [shäk] n. [Fr choc < choquer: see SHOCK1 the vt.] 1. the impact of persons, forces, etc. in combat or collision 2. a) a sudden, powerful concussion; violent blow, shake, or jar [the shock of an earthquake] b) the result or effect of s … English World dictionary
Shock — Shock, n. [Cf. D. schok a bounce, jolt, or leap, OHG. scoc a swing, MHG. schoc, Icel. skykkjun tremuously, F. choc a shock, collision, a dashing or striking against, Sp. choque, It. ciocco a log. [root]161. Cf. {Shock} to shake.] 1. A quivering… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Shock — Shock, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Shocked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Shocking}.] [OE. schokken; cf. D. schokken, F. choquer, Sp. chocar. [root]161. Cf. {Chuck} to strike, {Jog}, {Shake}, {Shock} a striking, {Shog}, n. & v.] 1. To give a shock to; to cause to… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Shock Me — «Shock Me» Canción de Kiss Álbum Love Gun Publicación 30 de Junio, 1977 Grabación Mayo, 1977 … Wikipedia Español
shock — adj: of, relating to, or being a criminal sentence or condition of release involving participation in a program of vigorous physical training, discipline, regimentation, and rehabilitation therapy shock incarceration shock probation shock parole… … Law dictionary
shock — Ⅰ. shock [1] ► NOUN 1) a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience, or the resulting feeling. 2) an acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, caused by loss of blood, severe burns, sudden emotional stress, etc. 3) … English terms dictionary

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