SHOCK Synonyms
There are 50 hypernyms of the word shock. (close relations)
Best Alternatives
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| appall | verbv | |||||
verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | ||||||
| daze | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally • confusion characterized by lack of clarity verb • to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light • overcome as with astonishment or disbelief | ||||||
| jar | nounn | |||||
noun • a cylindrical vessel, typically used for storing food • the quantity contained in a jar • a sudden jarring impact verb • be incompatible; be or come into conflict • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • shock physically • affect in a disagreeable way • place in a cylindrical vessel | ||||||
| jolt | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden jarring impact • an abrupt spasmodic movement verb • move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion • disturb (someone's) composure | ||||||
| amaze | verbv | |||||
verb • affect with wonder • be a mystery or bewildering to | ||||||
| astound | verbv | |||||
verb • affect with wonder | ||||||
| awe | nounn | |||||
noun • an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration • a feeling of profound respect for someone or something verb • inspire awe in | ||||||
| bewilder | verbv | |||||
verb • be a mystery or bewildering to • cause to be confused emotionally | ||||||
| dazzle | verbv | |||||
noun • brightness enough to blind partially and temporarily verb • to cause someone to lose clear vision, especially from intense light • amaze or bewilder, as with brilliant wit or intellect or skill | ||||||
| electrify | verbv | |||||
verb • excite suddenly and intensely • charge (a conductor) with electricity • equip for use with electricity | ||||||
| flabbergast | verbv | |||||
verb • overcome with amazement | ||||||
| shake | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • building material used as siding or roofing • frothy drink of milk and flavoring and sometimes fruit or ice cream • a note that alternates rapidly with another note a semitone above it • grasping and shaking a person's hand (as to acknowledge an introduction or to agree on a contract) • a reflex motion caused by cold or fear or excitement • causing to move repeatedly from side to side verb • move or cause to move back and forth • move with or as if with a tremor • shake or vibrate rapidly and intensively • move back and forth or sideways • undermine or cause to waver • stir the feelings, emotions, or peace of • get rid of • bring to a specified condition by or as if by shaking • shake (a body part) to communicate a greeting, feeling, or cognitive state | ||||||
| stagger | verbv | |||||
noun • an unsteady uneven gait verb • walk as if unable to control one's movements • walk with great difficulty • to arrange in a systematic order • astound or overwhelm, as with shock | ||||||
| startle | verbv | |||||
noun • a sudden involuntary movement verb • to stimulate to action • move or jump suddenly, as if in surprise or alarm | ||||||
| stun | verbv | |||||
verb • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow • hit something or somebody as if with a sandbag • overcome as with astonishment or disbelief | ||||||
| stupefaction | nounn | |||||
noun • a feeling of stupefied astonishment • marginal consciousness • the action of stupefying; making dull or lethargic | ||||||
| stupefy | verbv | |||||
verb • make dull or stupid or muddle with drunkenness or infatuation • be a mystery or bewildering to • make senseless or dizzy by or as if by a blow | ||||||
| surprise | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you • a sudden unexpected event • the act of surprising someone verb • cause to be surprised • come upon or take unawares • attack by storm; attack suddenly | ||||||
| appal | verbv | |||||
verb • strike with disgust or revulsion • fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | ||||||
| cushion | nounn | |||||
noun • a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses • the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle • a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc. verb • protect from impact | ||||||