shock (A2)
noun
Pronunciation: /ʃɒk/
Definition
A sudden, strong feeling of surprise and distress.
Examples
The news of the accident was a terrible shock.
She was in shock after the car crash.
He felt a shock of cold when he opened the window.
How to Use shock
- shocked by (prepositional phrase)
- To feel surprise or distress because of something. — "We were all shocked by the sudden announcement."
- shock someone (verb)
- To cause someone to feel surprise or distress. — "The unexpected result will shock the fans."
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