26984 words

shock

14 definitions • 21 examples
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Examples:

come as a shock Her mother's death came as a great shock - it was so unexpected.
It was such a loud crash - it gave me/I got quite a shock.
it is a shock to It was a shock to see her looking so ill.
in (a state of) shock I was in (a state of) shock for about two weeks after the accident.
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an unpleasant feeling that you experience when something new or unusual happens:

Examples:

It's really hard getting back to work after three months off - it's quite a shock to the system.
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Examples:

get a shock Ow! - I got a shock from that lamp!
4
a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fear that slows down the flow of blood around the body:

Examples:

suffer from shock Several passengers from the wrecked vehicle were taken to hospital suffering from shock.
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Examples:

absorb the shock For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb (= reduce) the shock.
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a feeling of being offended or upset by something you consider wrong or unacceptable:

Examples:

You should have seen the look of shock on her face when he started swearing!
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Examples:

a shock of The baby had a shock of bright red hair.
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to offend or upset someone by doing or saying something that they consider is immoral or unacceptable:

Examples:

The advertisements were designed to shock - that was the whole point of the campaign.
[ + obj + to infinitive ] I think it shocks him to hear women talking about sex.
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to make someone feel upset or surprised:

Examples:

shock someone into doing something The photographs of starving children shocked people into giving money.
shock someone deeply The news of the accident shocked the family deeply.
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Examples:

[ C ] It was kind of a shock to hear they wanted to throw it out.
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Shock is also a medical condition caused by severe injury, pain, loss of blood, or fright that slows down the flow of blood around the body:

Examples:

[ U ] She was going into shock – her flesh was becoming chilled and her muscles were contracting.
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Examples:

Running shoes lose their ability to absorb shock.
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a current of electricity going through the body:

Examples:

If that cord is pulled loose, you’ll get a shock from the plug.
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to make someone suddenly feel very upset or surprised:

Examples:

[ T ] Her painting might shock viewers.
[ I ] The ads were designed to shock.

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