Synonyms of shock
13 similar words
Another word for shock is mop. Other synonyms of shock are amazement, astonishment, awe, bewilderment and flabbergast.
Synonyms and similar words for shock
nounSomething so surprising that it is stunning.
- amazement
- astonishment
- awe
- bewilderment
- flabbergastOverwhelming confusion, shock, or surprise.
- flabbergastationBewildered shock or surprise; the state or condition of being flabbergasted.
- flabbergastmentSynonym of flabbergast (“overwhelming shock or surprise”).
- stupefactionThe state of extreme shock or astonishment.
- surprise
adjectiveCausing intense surprise, horror, etc.; unexpected and shocking.
- shockingInspiring shock; startling.
- surprisingCausing surprise.
verbTo cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel greatly surprised or upset.
nounA tuft or bunch of something, such as hair or grass.
Meaning of shock
- noun A sudden, heavy impact.
- noun Something so surprising that it is stunning.
- noun A sudden or violent emotional disturbance.
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Questions about synonyms of shock
- What is another word for shock?
- Shock has 13 synonyms on Word.ws, such as mop, amazement, astonishment, awe, bewilderment, flabbergast, flabbergastation and flabbergastment.
- What does shock mean?
- Shock means a sudden, heavy impact.
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