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Definition shock in British English

shock noun

noun
/ʃɒk/

▪ experience, feel, get, have, receive, suffer

▪ big, great, nasty, severe, terrible

1

the feeling of being very surprised by something bad that happens unexpectedly

Example

Jessica's face was blank with shock.

Example

News of the murder left us all in shock.

Example

It will give him a shock when he sees how much you've spent.

Example

My mother got a shock when she saw my new haircut.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock astonishment
2

something that happens unexpectedly and makes you feel very surprised and upset

Example

The price of housing was quite a shock for us.

Example

The announcement came as a complete shock to me.

Example

It was a terrible shock to discover he was already married.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock blow
2.1

making someone surprised or upset

Example

The tournament started yesterday with two shock defeats.

Synonyms and related words
shocking appalling outrageous
3

a medical condition in which you suddenly become very weak and cold and do not react normally, especially after a serious accident or injury

Example

people suffering from shock

Example

Natalie was used to working with patients in shock.

Synonyms and related words
acidity acne ADD
4

a sudden flow of electricity that goes through your body that sometimes happens when you touch certain objects

Example

You could get an electric shock if you touch it.

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AC active alternating current
5

hair that is very thick

Example

The man had a shock of white hair.

Synonyms and related words
a bald patch a lock of hair alopecia
Synonyms and related words
ABS acceleration air brake
Definition shock in British English

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