1. sudden strong feelings of surprise, upset, or dismay
2. sudden violent impacts or collisions
3. dangerous electrical discharges through the body

1. causes someone to feel sudden surprise, upset, or dismay

Examples

• The news of the accident came as a series of terrible shocks.
• The building was designed to withstand earthquake shocks.
• He received several electrical shocks while fixing the outlet.
• The car’s shocks need to be replaced after 80,000 miles.
• Her rude behavior always shocks the other guests.
• The violent movie shocks audiences with its graphic scenes.
• Economic shocks can destabilize entire markets.
• The doctor warned that sudden shocks could worsen his condition.