Shocks: meaning, definitions and examples
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shocks
[ ʃɒks ]
electrical
Sudden disturbances in the flow of electricity, often causing a jolt or vibration.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The electric shocks from the faulty wire were quite strong.
- She received a mild shock when she touched the metal doorknob.
emotional
A sudden and strong feeling of surprise, fear, or disgust.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The news of the accident sent shock waves through the community.
- She was in shock after witnessing the violent scene.
Translations
Translations of the word "shocks" in other languages:
🇵🇹 choques
🇮🇳 झटके
🇩🇪 Schocks
🇮🇩 guncangan
🇺🇦 шоки
🇵🇱 wstrząsy
🇯🇵 ショック
🇫🇷 chocs
🇪🇸 choques
🇹🇷 şoklar
🇰🇷 충격
🇸🇦 صدمات
🇨🇿 šoky
🇸🇰 šoky
🇨🇳 震惊
🇸🇮 šoki
🇮🇸 áföll
🇰🇿 соққылар
🇬🇪 შოკები
🇦🇿 şoklar
🇲🇽 choques
Word origin
The word 'shocks' originated from the Old English word 'sceocan', meaning 'to shake, cause to tremble'. Over the years, the term evolved to include both the literal and metaphorical meanings of sudden disturbances or surprises. The use of 'shocks' in the context of electricity dates back to the late 18th century, while its emotional connotation emerged in the early 20th century.
See also: shock, shocked, shocker, shocking, shockingly.