Definition of "shock" []

• A violent collision or impact; a heavy blow. See Synonyms at collision. (noun)
• The effect of such a collision or blow. (noun)
• Something that jars the mind or emotions as if with a violent unexpected blow. (noun)
• The disturbance of function, equilibrium, or mental faculties caused by such a blow; violent agitation. (noun)
• A severe offense to one's sense of propriety or decency; an outrage. (noun)

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• "They then tried to examine him under torture by electric shock& amp; mdash; but Galt was prepared for it, and knew in advance that they would not dare deliver to him a lethal shock."
• "A man on talk radio at 4 a.m. who apologised, without undue theatre, for having simply walked away in shock from the bus blast rather than offering comfort to the wounded."
• "The term shock doctrine may be appropriate but the real reason for the economic problems the US has today is a direct result of giving American corporations all the rights of an American individual but not all of the responsibilities."