How do you pronounce shock?

shock is pronounced as /ʃɒk/.

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shock

😲shock

noun

/ʃɒk/

shoal shocking

Meaning

a sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience

Example Sentences

The news of his sudden departure was a shock to everyone.

Synonyms

surprise, jolt, stun, amazement

Antonyms

calm, peace

Collocations

shock waves, culture shock, in shock, total shock

More Example Sentences

He was shocked to find his wallet missing.

I’m shocked to see the prices rise suddenly.

They were shocked to hear the final decision.

They were shocked to hear her resign suddenly.

We were shocked to learn how expensive it was.

He was shocked to realize the mistake suddenly.

She was shocked to receive the message suddenly.

We were shocked to find the store closed suddenly.

We were shocked to watch the lights go out suddenly.

They were shocked to learn the flight was cancelled suddenly.

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