noun

shock

Translation

shock, surprise, jolt, electric shock

The news came as a great shock.

He got an electric shock from the wire.

The patient is in shock.

a shock to ((sb.)) a surprise for (sb.) The news was a shock to me.

to be in shock to be in a state of emotional/medical shock She was in shock after the accident.

Synonyms: surprise, jolt, blow, stunner

From French 'choc', meaning 'a violent blow'.

Picture a sudden, unexpected impact, whether it's emotional, physical, or electrical.