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Common collocations with jolt in American Collocation

jolt noun countable

US /dʒoʊlt/

sudden

sharp
sudden

They were blown backward by a sudden jolt of energy.

violent

almighty
massive
severe
violent

This came as a severe jolt to my pride.

unpleasant

nasty
sickening

Suddenly there was a sickening jolt as the ship ran into the submerged rock.

slight

little
slight

The cars stopped with a slight jolt.

experience a jolt

feel
get
receive
suffer

I felt a jolt of recognition when I first read his poetry.

Edward’s confidence received a jolt.

give a jolt

give (something/someone)

The bus gave a jolt and stopped.