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Definition shock in British English

shock verb

verb
/ʃɒk/
1

if something bad and unexpected shocks someone, they are very surprised or upset by it

Example

The news shocked everyone.

Example

We were all shocked by the lies he told.

Synonyms and related words
surprise shock shake up
2

to make someone feel embarrassed or offended by saying or doing something offensive or immoral

Example

He only says things like that to shock you.

Synonyms and related words
insult offend wound surprise shock shake up
3

to give someone an electric shock

Synonyms and related words
AC active alternating current
Definition shock in British English

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