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10 Language-to-English DictionariesShock
/ʃɒk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A sudden upsetting or surprising event or experience.
"The news of the merger came as a complete shock." - 2
An acute medical condition associated with a fall in blood pressure, often caused by severe injury.
"The accident victim was treated for shock."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Middle Dutch word 'schok' and Old French 'choc', relating to the blow or collision of horses charging in battle. Over centuries, the meaning broadened from a physical blow or impact to encompass sudden emotional disturbance and medical trauma.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Shock" is said worldwide
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choc
Transliteration: choc
"La nouvelle a été un grand choc pour tout le monde."
Schock
Transliteration: Schock
"Die Nachricht kam für uns alle als Schock."
shock
Transliteration: shock
"La notizia è stata un vero shock."
impacto
Transliteration: impacto
"La noticia fue un gran impacto para todos."
choque
Transliteration: choque
"A notícia foi um choque para todos nós."
झटका
Transliteration: jhatka
"यह खबर मेरे लिए एक बड़ा झटका थी।"
震惊
Transliteration: zhènjīng
"这个消息对大家来说是一个巨大的震惊。"
충격
Transliteration: chunggyeok
"그 소식은 우리 모두에게 큰 충격이었다."
ショック
Transliteration: shokku
"そのニュースを聞いて彼はショックを受けた。"
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