"Shock" Pronounce,Meaning And Examples

"Shock" Natural Recordings by Native Speakers

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"Shock" Meaning

A sudden and violent disturbance, causing physical or emotional upset.

Example: "The news of her death shocked the entire town."

It can also be a sudden electric discharge that occurs when a path is formed through a non-conducting medium between two points in an electric field.

Example: "The spark on the door handle gave us a unpleasant shock."

"Shock" Examples

Examples of the Word "Shock"


1. Medical Shock: The patient went into shock after losing a lot of blood during the surgery.
2. Emotional Shock: I was in shock when I heard that I didn't get the job I applied for.
3. Electrical Shock: The short circuit caused a significant electrical shock that sparked a fire in the ceiling.
4. Surprise Shock: The twist in the plot was such a shock that I didn't see it coming until the very end.
5. Abrupt Disruption Shock: The sudden change in management policies sent shock waves throughout the company.

"Shock" Similar Words

Shnorrer

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A shnorrer (Yiddish:) refers to a person who begs or panhandles, often in a persistent or aggressive manner. In Yiddish culture, the term is often used with a certain connotation of guilt-tripping or exploiting the sympathies of others to secure financial or material gain.

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Shoad

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I couldn't find any definition or meaning for the word "shoad". It's possible that it's a made-up or rare word, or it could be a misspelling of a different word. Can you please provide more context or information about the origin of the word "shoad"?

Shoal

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A shoal is a large group of fish found together in a particular area of the sea or ocean.

Shoaling

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The term "shoaling" refers to the behavior of fish swimming close together in a school.

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Shoarma

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Shawarma (also spelled shawurma, shawurma, or shuarma and also known as doner or l basis egg roll in some Arab countries) is a popular Middle Eastern dish made from thinly sliced meat, usually lamb, beef or chicken, that is stacked on a vertical spit and served as a sandwich in a pita bread with vegetables, salad, and tahini sauce.

Shoat

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A shoat is a young pig, typically less than 6 months old.

Shockable

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Suggesting that someone or something can be shocked, having a tendency to be shocked or able to be shocked emotionally. (Example: "He's a very shockable person and was deeply affected by the news.")

Shocked

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Shocker

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A surprising or shocking event or news that surprises or startles, often in a disturbing or unpleasant way.

Shockers

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Shockers can refer to several things:<br><br>1. An electrical shock; a sudden and sharp sensation caused by an electric discharge.<br>2. Something that causes great surprise or fright.<br>3. In biology, a shocker can refer to a species or individual that is unexpectedly resilient or resistant to certain conditions, such as extreme temperatures or toxic substances.<br><br>Additionally, the term "Shocker" is also used as a slang term to describe something or someone that is surprising or impressive, often in a positive way. For example, a "shocker" might refer to a person who has a unique or impressive talent.

Shocking

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Disturbing or surprising in an unpleasant way, often because of its unexpected nature.

Shockingly

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Shockproof

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Describing something that is able to withstand or resist shock, i.e. a sudden or violent impact, without being damaged or harmed.

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