Definitions

1. noun

a sudden, violent, or striking event or situation; a feeling of sudden fear or alarm

“The news of the plane crash caused widespread shock among the community.”

2. verb

to cause (something or someone) to feel sudden fear or alarm

“The horror movie shocked me with its graphic violence.”

3. verb

to cause (a machine or electrical circuit) to lose power or function suddenly

“The power outage shocked the computer and caused it to crash.”

4. verb

to force (something) into a position or direction

“The strong wind shocked the trees and caused them to lean precariously.”

5. noun

a sudden, brief, and powerful electrical discharge, especially one caused by lightning

“The shock from the lightning strike knocked him off his feet.”

6. noun

a sudden increase in the voltage of an electrical circuit, often caused by a fault

“The car’s electrical system was damaged by a shock that caused the battery to short-circuit.”

7. noun

a type of medical treatment that uses electrical impulses to stimulate muscles or nerves

“The doctor used electrical shocks to stimulate the patient’s paralyzed muscles.”