bump vs shock

bump and shock both are nouns.

bump and shock both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
bump	Yes	No	Yes	No
shock	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, shock is a hyponym of bump; that is, shock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than bump:

bump: an impact (as from a collision)
shock: a sudden jarring impact

Other hyponyms of bump include jar, jolt, jounce, concussion, rap, strike, tap, bang, bash, belt, knock, smash, buffeting, pounding, sideswipe, slap, smack.

bump (noun)	shock (noun)
an impact (as from a collision)	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a lump on the body caused by a blow	a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
	an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
	an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
	a sudden jarring impact
	the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
	a pile of sheaves of grain set on end in a field to dry; stalks of Indian corn set up in a field
	a bushy thick mass (especially hair)
	(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 pallor

bump (verb)	shock (verb)
knock against with force or violence	inflict a trauma upon
remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied	subject to electrical shocks
to play music at loud volume	collect or gather into shocks
to enjoy some music greatly	collide violently
dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward	strike with horror or terror
come upon, as if by accident; meet with	surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
assign to a lower position; reduce in rank	strike with disgust or revulsion

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