shock

Definitions of shock in various dictionaries:

noun - the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

noun - the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

noun - a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

noun - (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells

noun - an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

noun - an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

noun - a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry

noun - a bushy thick mass (especially hair)

noun - a sudden jarring impact

noun - a mechanical damper

verb - surprise greatly

verb - strike with disgust or revulsion

verb - strike with horror or terror

verb - collide violently

verb - collect or gather into shocks

verb - subject to electrical shocks

verb - inflict a trauma upon

A violent collision or impact; a heavy blow.

The effect of such a collision or blow.

Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent, unexpected blow.

The disturbance of function, equilibrium, or mental faculties caused by such a blow; violent agitation.

A severe offense to one’s sense of propriety or decency; an outrage.

A generally temporary state of massive physiological reaction to severe physical or emotional trauma, usually characterized by marked loss of blood pressure and depression of vital processes.

The sensation and muscular spasm caused by an electric current passing through the body or a body part.

A sudden economic disturbance, such as a rise in the price of a commodity.

A shock absorber.

To strike with great surprise and emotional disturbance.

To strike with disgust; offend.

To induce a state of physical shock in (a person).

To come into contact violently, as in battle; collide.

A number of sheaves of grain stacked upright in a field for drying.

A thick, heavy mass: a shock of white hair.

verb - to strike with great surprise, horror, or disgust