shocks

[US]/[ʃɒks]/
[UK]/[ʃɒks]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.Sudden, violent impacts or jolts.; A feeling of surprise or distress.; A device that absorbs the impact of movement, typically in a vehicle.
v.To cause to experience a sudden, violent impact or jolt.; To cause to experience a feeling of surprise or distress.

Phrases & Collocations

shocked by the news

electric shocks

culture shocks

shocked expression

stock market shocks

absorbing shocks

initial shocks

shock waves

shock treatment

dealing with shocks

Example Sentences

the sudden news of his resignation came as a shock.

the stock market experienced a series of shocks last week.

she received an electric shock from the faulty wiring.

the film's ending delivered a major plot shock.

he absorbed the shock of the bad news surprisingly well.

the car's suspension absorbed the shocks from the rough road.

the economy suffered a severe shock after the pandemic.

the runner felt a jolt of shock as she crossed the finish line.

the team weathered the shock of losing their star player.

the cultural shock of living abroad was initially overwhelming.

he was in shock after witnessing the accident.

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