shock
- noun (n)
Meaning: complete surprise blow
Synonyms:
awe
bombshell
breakdown
bump
clash
collapse
collision
concussion
confusion
consternation
crash
distress
disturbance
double whammy
earthquake
encounter
excitement
eyeopener
hysteria
impact
injury
jarring
jolt
percussion
prostration
ram
scare
start
stroke
stupefaction
stupor
trauma
traumatism
turn
upset
whammy
wreck
Antonyms:
expectation
- verb (v)
Meaning: completely surprise
Synonyms:
abash
agitate
anger
antagonize
appall
astound
awe
bowl over
daze
disgust
dismay
displease
disquiet
disturb
electrify
flabbergast
flood
floor
give a turn
hit like ton of bricks
horrify
insult
jar
jolt
knock out
nauseate
numb
offend
outrage
overcome
overwhelm
paralyze
revolt
rock
scandalize
shake
shake up
sicken
stagger
startle
stun
stupefy
throw a curve
traumatize
unsettle
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