shock - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

Synonyms

• electric shock
• electrical shock
• shock

More generic

• inborn reflex
• innate reflex
• instinctive reflex
• physiological reaction
• reflex
• reflex action
• reflex response
• unconditioned reflex

Noun

the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

Synonyms

• impact
• shock

More generic

• combat
• fight
• fighting
• scrap

Noun

a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

Synonyms

• cushion
• shock
• shock absorber

More generic

• damper
• muffler

More specific

• air cushion
• air spring

Related

• suspension
• suspension system

Noun

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

Synonyms

• blow
• shock

More generic

• surprise

More specific

• blip

Noun

a sudden jarring impact

Synonyms

• jar
• jolt
• jounce
• shock

More generic

• blow
• bump

Noun

an instance of agitation of the earth's crust

Synonyms

• seismic disturbance
• shock

More generic

• earthquake
• quake
• seism
• temblor

Noun

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

Synonyms

• daze
• shock
• stupor

More generic

• stupefaction

Noun

a bushy thick mass (especially hair)

Synonyms

• shock

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• mass

Noun

a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• agglomerate
• cumulation
• cumulus
• heap
• mound
• pile

Noun

(pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallor

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• collapse
• prostration

More specific

• cardiogenic shock
• distributive shock
• hypovolemic shock
• insulin reaction
• insulin shock
• obstructive shock

Verb

inflict a trauma upon

Synonyms

• shock
• traumatise
• traumatize

More generic

• injure
• wound

Verb

subject to electrical shocks

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• care for
• treat

More specific

• galvanise
• galvanize

Verb

collect or gather into shocks

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• collect
• garner
• gather
• pull together

Verb

collide violently

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• clash
• collide

Verb

strike with horror or terror

Synonyms

• shock

More generic

• alarm
• appal
• appall
• dismay
• horrify

Verb

surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off

Synonyms

• ball over
• blow out of the water
• floor
• shock
• take aback

More generic

• surprise

More specific

• galvanise
• galvanize
• startle

Verb

strike with disgust or revulsion

Synonyms

• appal
• appall
• offend
• outrage
• scandalise
• scandalize
• shock

More generic

• churn up
• disgust
• nauseate
• revolt
• sicken

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