n
The symptoms that can be caused by unexpected loud sounds (an acoustic incident) received through a telephone headset.
adj
(obsolete) Gazing with astonishment; amazed.
n
Alternative form of antishock [(countable) A shock wave that gains energy when fluid flows through the shock front.]
n
(countable) A shock wave that gains energy when fluid flows through the shock front.
v
(intransitive) To shrink; start back; give way; flinch; turn aside or fly off.
n
The act by which a person is blindsided, or caught off guard.
v
(transitive or intransitive) Either literally or figuratively to stop or hesitate as if suddenly seeing a bogle.
n
(figuratively) Something that is very surprising, shocking, amazing or sensational.
adj
(South Africa, slang) shell-shocked
v
(idiomatic) To overwhelm with astonishment or wonder; to flabbergast
n
Obsolete form of shock. [(figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.]
n
(obsolete) A violent shock or agitation.
n
(India) an electric shock.
n
A nervous condition which prevents a darts player from releasing the dart at the optimum moment.
n
Any shock caused by a sudden decrease (in temperature, pressure etc).
adj
Subjected to footshock
n
A sudden surge of excitement.
v
(intransitive, of eyes) To become unfocused, as if through boredom.
n
(obsolete) Astonishment; awe; fear.
n
Obsolete form of levogyration. [levorotation]
n
(geology, economics) A large-scale shock.
n
A stretching and stiffening of the trunk and extremities, as when fatigued and drowsy or on waking, often accompanied by yawning.
adv
With pauses; haltingly.
v
(video games, rare) To permanently stun.
v
To produce a recurring increase and decrease of some quantity.
n
A reacting jolt or shock; a rebound or recoil.
n
An electric shock due to the action of induction, sometimes felt after a lightning flash.
n
Culture shock experienced when returning home after a long time in a different culture.
adj
Designed to be shaken.
n
Alternative form of shakemap [(geology) A map showing ground movement and shaking intensity following major earthquakes.]
n
(figuratively) A stunning shock.
n
Alternative spelling of shell shock [(figuratively) A stunning shock.]
n
Alternative spelling of shell shock [(figuratively) A stunning shock.]
n
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
v
(military, also figuratively) To utilize the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise utilize a spectacular display of force or authority.
n
Alternative spelling of shockfront [(physics) the leading edge of a shock wave; the rapidly expanding interface between a pressure disturbance created, for example, by an explosion and the surrounding environment.]
n
(idiomatic) something that has a sudden and usually unpleasant effect on someone.
n
The potential of an image, action, etc. to provoke a sharp reaction, typically of a negative emotion.
n
Any violent disturbance.
n
(Internet slang) A Pikachu with a specific open-mouthed, erect-ear expression signifying shock and astonishment.
n
(colloquial) One who or that which shocks or startles.
n
(slang) A shock; a sudden disconcerting surprise.
adj
Obsolete form of shocked. [Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback, particularly when also indignant.]
n
A form of documentary used to generate a reactionary effect in an audience; especially such a documentary containing scenes of violence, gore, or other disturbing imagery.
adj
Characteristic of or pertaining to a shock wave.
n
(dialectal) A sharp or sudden pain; a shock, an attack.
n
A cause of sudden excitement; a kick.
n
A sudden violent upset, disruption or convulsion.
n
Any shock caused by a sudden increase (in temperature, pressure, etc.).
adv
So as to open wide; gapingly.
n
(informal) An event that when experienced leaves the witness dazed, either physically or metaphorically.
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