Shock Definition
shock
noun
- the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally; "his mother's death left him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"
- the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat; "the armies met in the shock of battle"
- a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body; "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks"
- (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; "loss of blood is an important cause of shock"
- an instance of agitation of the earth's crust; "the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch"
- an unpleasant or disappointing surprise; "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"
- a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field; "corn is bound in small sheaves and several sheaves are set up together in shocks"; "whole fields of wheat in shock"
- a bushy thick mass (especially hair); "he had an unruly shock of black hair"
- a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
- a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses; "the old car needed a new set of shocks"
verb
- surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off; "I was floored when I heard that I was promoted"
- strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
- strike with horror or terror; "The news of the bombing shocked her"
- collide violently
- collect or gather into shocks; "shock grain"
- subject to electrical shocks
- inflict a trauma upon
"Shock" in song lyrics
See how shock is used in real songs:
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"We're gonna paralyze your mind and put you in shock"
Afrika Bambaataa Zulu Nation Cosmic Force — Zulu Nation Throwdown -
"That brother Ak put the party in a state of shock"
Akbar — No Suckas Allowed -
"Yeah, I leave 'em in shock"
Alchemist f/ Illa Ghee, Nina Sky, Prodigy — Hold You Down
Words that rhyme with shock
Usage tips for "shock"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "shock" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for shock to find words that pair well.