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shock
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shock

How to pronounce shock:

Definition of shock:

shock (noun):
something causing this
a sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance
a disturbance in the equilibrium or permanence of something
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally.

Synonyms for shock:

blowdazeupsetconcussiontraumaknockcrashcollisionstrikepunch
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