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(dʒoʊlt) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense jolts, present participle jolting, past tense, past participle jolted1. verbIf something jolts or if something jolts it, it moves suddenly and quite violently. The wagon jolted again. [VERB] The train jolted into motion. [VERB preposition] They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would jolt the houseagain. [VERB noun] Synonyms: jerk, push, shake, knock More Synonyms of jolt Jolt is also a noun. We were worried that one tiny jolt could worsen her injuries. 2. verbIf something jolts someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock. A stinging slap across the face jolted her. [VERB noun] Henderson was momentarily jolted by the news. [VERB noun] [Also V n prep, V n adj ]Synonyms: surprise, upset, stun, disturb More Synonyms of jolt Jolt is also a noun. The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt. More Synonyms of jolt (dʒəʊlt) verb (transitive)1. to bump against with a jarring blow; jostle 2. to move in a jolting manner Derived forms jolter (ˈjolter) noun joltingly (ˈjoltingly) adverb Word origin C16: probably blend of dialect jot to jerk and dialect joll to bump (dʒoʊlt) verb transitive1. to shake up or jar, as with a bumpy ride or sharp blow verb intransitive3. to move along in a bumpy, jerky manner noun4. a sudden jerk or shake, as from a blow 6. US a drink of liquor neat Derived forms joltingly (ˈjoltingly) adverb Word origin earlier jot, to jog, bump, of echoic orig: prob. infl. by obs. jowl, to strike Examples of 'jolt' in a sentencejolt British English: jolt VERB If something jolts or if something jolts it, it moves suddenly and quite violently. The wagon jolted again. - American English: jolt
- Brazilian Portuguese: sacudir
- Chinese: 颠簸
- European Spanish: sacudir
- French: cahoter
- German: rütteln
- Italian: scuotere
- Japanese: ガタガタと揺らす/ガタガタと揺れる
- Korean: 크게 흔들리다
- European Portuguese: sacudir
- Latin American Spanish: sacudir
Chinese translation of 'jolt' n (c) - (= jerk)
颠(顛)簸 (diānbǒ) (阵(陣), zhèn) - (= shock)
震惊(驚) (zhènjīng)
vt - (physically)
摇(搖)晃 (yáohuàng) - (emotionally)
使震惊(驚) (shǐ zhènjīng)
vi -
颠(顛)簸 (diānbǒ) to give sb a jolt (emotionally) 使某人震惊(驚) (shǐ mǒurén zhènjīng) I realized with a jolt that ... 我猛然意识(識)到 ... (wǒ měngrán yìshí dào ... )
Definition to bump against (someone or something) with a sudden violent movement The train jolted into motion. Definition to surprise or shock He was momentarily jolted by the news. Definition a sudden violent movement One tiny jolt could worsen her injuries. Definition a severe shock The business needed such a jolt Synonyms reversal thunderbolt whammy (informal) bolt from the blue Additional synonymsDefinition to surprise greatly Her dedication astonishes me. Synonyms amaze, surprise, stun, stagger, bewilder, astound, daze, confound, stupefy, boggle the mind, dumbfound, flabbergast (informal) Definition a sudden setback The ruling comes as a blow to environmentalists. Synonyms setback, shock, upset, disaster, reverse, disappointment, catastrophe, misfortune, jolt, bombshell, calamity, affliction, whammy (informal), choker (informal), sucker punch, bummer (slang), bolt from the blue, comedown (informal) Definition a shocking or unwelcome surprise Her resignation is a political bombshell. Synonyms complete surprise, shock, revelation, jolt, bolt from the blue - jollification
- jollity
- jolly
- jolt
- jostle
- jot
- jotter
Additional synonymsDefinition to disturb or upset someone Synonyms disturb, worry, upset, confuse, embarrass, provoke, annoy, rattle (informal), irritate, unsettle, bewilder, hassle (informal), flurry, fret, agitate, ruffle, perplex, unnerve, disconcert, nettle, vex, displease, fluster, perturb, faze, discomfitDefinition to upset or worry He had been disturbed by the news of the attack. Synonyms upset, concern, worry, trouble, shake, excite, alarm, confuse, distress, distract, dismay, unsettle, agitate, ruffle, confound, unnerve, vex, fluster, perturb, derange, discomposeDefinition to jolt or bump The impact jarred his arm, right up to the shoulder. Synonyms jolt, rock, shake, disturb, bump, rattle, grate, agitate, vibrate, rasp, convulseDefinition to nudge slightly Avoid jogging the camera. Synonyms nudge, push, shake, prodDefinition to bump or push roughly We spent an hour jostling with the crowds as we did our shopping. Synonyms push, press, crowd (informal), shake, squeeze, thrust, butt, elbow, bump, scramble, shove, jog, jolt, throng, hustle, joggle When Spider tapped on a window, Miguel gave an involuntary jump. Synonyms jolt, start, movement, shock, shake, jar, jerk, lurch, twitch, swerve, spasmDefinition to disturb the composure of He didn't seem to be perturbed by the news. Synonyms disturb, worry, trouble, upset, alarm, bother, unsettle, agitate, ruffle, unnerve, disconcert, disquiet, vex, fluster, faze, discountenance, discomposeDefinition to apply steady force to in order to move They pushed him into the car. Synonyms shove, force, press, thrust, drive, knock, sweep, plunge, elbow, bump, ram, poke, propel, nudge, prod, jostle, hustle, bulldoze (informal), impel, manhandleDefinition a shaking or trembling I felt a quiver of panic. Synonyms shake, tremble, shiver, throb, shudder, tremor, spasm, vibration, tic, convulsion, palpitation, pulsation Definition anything that delays progress He has suffered a serious setback in his political career. Synonyms hold-up, check, defeat, blow, upset, reverse, disappointment, hitch, misfortune, rebuff, whammy (informal), bummer (slang), bit of trouble Additional synonymsDefinition a tremor or vibration blurring of photos caused by camera shake Synonyms vibration, trembling, quaking, shock, jar, disturbance, jerk, shiver, shudder, jolt, tremor, agitation, convulsion, pulsation, jounce Definition something causing this The extent of the violence came as a shock. Synonyms upset, blow, trauma, bombshell, turn (informal), distress, disturbance, consternation, whammy (informal), state of shock, rude awakening, bolt from the blue, prostrationDefinition to push (one's way) roughly He shoved her out of the way. Synonyms push, shoulder, thrust, elbow, drive, press, crowd (informal), propel, jostle, impelDefinition to amaze or shock (someone) The whole thing staggers me. Synonyms astound, amaze, stun, surprise, shock, shake, overwhelm, astonish, confound, take (someone) aback, bowl over (informal), stupefy, strike (someone) dumb, throw off balance, give (someone) a shock, dumbfound, nonplus, flabbergast (informal), take (someone's) breath away Definition a slight involuntary movement from fright or surprise He gave a start of surprise and astonishment. Synonyms jump, jerk, twitch, spasm, convulsionDefinition to slightly surprise or frighten someone The telephone startled him. Synonyms surprise, shock, alarm, frighten, scare, agitate, take (someone) aback, make (someone) jump, give (someone) a turn (informal), scare the bejesus out of (informal) Definition to shock or astonish (someone) so that he or she is unable to speak or act Many cinema-goers were stunned by the film's violent and tragic end. Synonyms overcome, shock, amaze, confuse, astonish, stagger, bewilder, astound, overpower, confound, stupefy, strike (someone) dumb, knock (someone) for six (informal), dumbfound, flabbergast (informal), hit (someone) like a ton of bricks (informal), take (someone's) breath away Definition to disturb mentally or emotionally She warned me not to say anything to upset him. Synonyms distress, trouble, disturb, worry, alarm, bother, dismay, grieve, hassle (informal), agitate, ruffle, unnerve, disconcert, disquiet, fluster, perturb, faze, throw someone off balance, give someone grief (British, South Africa), discompose |