shock synonyms

shock

n.

  1. The effect of physical impact

    crash, clash, wreck, blow; see collision 1.

  2. The effect of a mental blow

    excitement, hysteria, emotional upset; see confusion 2.

  3. The after-effect of physical harm

    concussion, stupor, collapse, trauma; see illness 1, injury 1.

shock

v.

  1. To disturb one's self-control

    startle, agitate, astound; see disturb 2.

  2. To disturb one's sense of propriety

    insult, outrage, horrify, revolt, offend, appall, abash, astound, anger, floor, shake up, disquiet, dismay.

    Antonyms comfort*, humor*, please. *

  3. To jar

    shake, agitate, jolt; see jar 1.

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