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shock

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈbalu/a·ba·lo

Definitions

2
1

A sudden and violent movement that causes shaking or oscillation; tremor.

Usage examples

The earthquake caused a strong shock throughout the region.
We felt a slight shock in the building during construction work.

Common combinations

seismic shockemotional shocksuffer a shock
2

Intense disturbance in emotional or psychological state; upheaval.

Usage examples

The news of the death caused him a profound shock.
The family argument left her in a state of shock.

Common combinations

nervous shockpsychological shock