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 mechanical damper
VERB
surprise greatly
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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