shock
14 points
English
5 letters
Very common
Commonness #2,077
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
noun
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
verb
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ʃˈɑːk/ · 1 syllable · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural shocks
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a mechanical damper
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentall
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)