shocks

1. the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentallyExamples: "his mother's death left him in a daze"; "he was numb with shock"Synonyms: daze, shock, stupor

2. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combatExamples: "the armies met in the shock of battle"Synonyms: impact, shock

3. a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the bodyExamples: "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks"Synonyms: electric shock, electrical shock, shock

4. (pathology) bodily collapse or near collapse caused by inadequate oxygen delivery to the cells; characterized by reduced cardiac output and rapid heartbeat and circulatory insufficiency and pallorExamples: "loss of blood is an important cause of shock"Synonyms: shock

5. an instance of agitation of the earth's crustExamples: "the first shock of the earthquake came shortly after noon while workers were at lunch"Synonyms: seismic disturbance, shock

6. an unpleasant or disappointing surpriseExamples: "it came as a shock to learn that he was injured"Synonyms: blow, shock