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shock
nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐˈbalu/a·ba·lo
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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.”
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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.”
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nervous shockpsychological shock