Shock

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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

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

a bushy thick mass (especially hair)

a sudden jarring impact

a mechanical damper

VERB

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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