1. a sudden strong feeling of surprise or upset
2. a violent shaking movement caused by an impact or explosion
3. a serious medical condition caused by injury or blood loss
Usage: medical

1. to surprise or upset someone greatly
2. to give someone an electric shock

Examples

• The news of his death came as a terrible shock.
• The earthquake sent shock waves through the building.
• The patient was treated for shock after the accident.
• I got a shock when I touched the broken wire.
• The violent movie scenes shocked the audience.
• Don’t touch that outlet or it will shock you.
• She was in shock after hearing the bad news.
• The explosion created a shock that broke windows nearby.