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shock

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﹒A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.

﹒A sudden, painful, or damaging impact or collision.

﹒A medical condition characterized by a sudden drop in blood flow through the body.

Examples

﹒The sudden news of his resignation came as a complete shock to the entire staff.

﹒She was in a state of shock after witnessing the car accident on her way home.

﹒The cold water gave me a bit of a shock when I first jumped into the pool.

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