a sudden or violent disturbance of a person's thoughts or emotions
something that causes a disturbance of this kind
The news was a terrible shock
a state in which most bodily functions temporarily cease to operate as normal, that is associated with reduced blood volume and pressure and caused usu by severe injuries, bleeding, burns, or psychological trauma
sudden stimulation of the nerves and convulsive contraction of the muscles caused by the passage of electricity through the body
a violent impact or collision
a violent shaking or jarring
an earthquake shock
informal = shock absorber
[early French choc from choquer to strike against, from Old French choquier]