Thesaurus: shocks

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1. n the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally n the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat n a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body n (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 n an instance of agitation of the earth's crust n an unpleasant or disappointing surprise n a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field n a bushy thick mass (especially hair) n a sudden jarring impact n a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses v surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off v strike with disgust or revulsion v strike with horror or terror v collide violently v collect or gather into shocks v subject to electrical shocks v inflict a trauma upon