shock

US /ʃɑ:k/

UK /ʃɒk/

A2

noun

  • The passage of an electricity through the body
  • Sudden bad feeling caused by something unexpected

verb

  • To affect someone with an electrical current
  • To cause great surprise, horror, or anger

Examples

He gave himself a mild electric shock while changing a light bulb.

I think I'm still in a state of shock.