shock (shŏk)

1. Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent, unexpected blow.
2. The disturbance of function, equilibrium, or mental faculties caused by such a blow; violent agitation.
3. A generally temporary massive physiological reaction to severe physical or emotional trauma, usually characterized by marked loss of blood pressure and depression of vital processes.
4. The sensation and muscular spasm caused by an electric current passing through the body or a body part.
5. The abnormally palpable impact of an accentuated heartbeat felt by a hand on the chest wall.

1. To induce a state of physical shock in a person.
2. To subject a person to an electric shock.