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shock

shock

Meaning of shock

sudden disturbance

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British English/ˈʃɒk/
American English/ˈʃɑk/
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shock with German translation

shock usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The news caused the family to be in shock for days.

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shock belongs to the topic "Emotions and Feelings". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

shockSchock
familyFamilie
parentsEltern
momMama
dadPapa
childKind
childrenKinder

shock synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between shock / surprise / astonishment / amazement / consternation / dismay

🇬🇧English

an unexpected event or feeling that is usually milder than shock and can be positive or neutral

B2Very Often

Her arrival was a complete surprise.

🇬🇧English

a strong feeling of surprise and wonder, often positive or admiring rather than traumatic

B2Often

To her astonishment, the test results were perfect.

A
🇬🇧English
amazement

a feeling of great surprise and wonder, often with admiration and positive connotation

B2Often

The audience watched in amazement.

C
🇬🇧English
consternation

a feeling of anxiety or dismay, typically at something unexpected and worrying; formal in tone

B2Rarely

The announcement was met with consternation.

D
🇬🇧English
dismay

sudden disappointment and distress caused by something unexpected and unpleasant

B2Often

To his dismay, the flight was canceled.

D
🇬🇧English
disbelief

inability or refusal to accept that something is true; more cognitive than purely emotional

B2Often

She stared in disbelief at the broken vase.

S
🇬🇧English
startlement

a sudden shock or involuntary reaction to a surprise; usually brief and physical

B2Rarely

The loud noise caused a startlement among the crowd.

B
🇬🇧English
bewilderment

a state of confusion or puzzlement; cognitive disorientation rather than a strong emotional shock

B2Often

He looked around in bewilderment.

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How to pronounce shock and what this word means

shock means shock. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce shock

/ˈʃɒk/

shock translation

shock

shock examples

She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter.

shock transcription

/ˈʃɒk/, /ˈʃɑk/

Questions about this word

shock meaning: what does it mean?

sudden disturbance

shock pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

shock is pronounced as /ˈʃɒk/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

shock definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

She experienced shock after reading the unexpected letter. Translation: Она испытала шок, прочитав неожиданное письмо.

Is shock part of Emotions and Feelings vocabulary?

Yes, shock can be learned in the Emotions and Feelings topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is shock part of Family and Relationships vocabulary?

Yes, shock can be learned in the Family and Relationships topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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