Synonyms for Jolted
Definition of jolted
- adjective
- bumped or shaken jerkily; "the jolted passengers"
- disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock; "retrieved his named from her jolted memory"; "the accident left her badly shaken"
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Writing tips for "jolted"
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