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collide vs shock

shock vs collide

collide is not a noun while shock is a noun.

collide and shock both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
collide No No Yes No
shock Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shock is a hyponym of collide; that is, shock is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than collide:
  • collide: crash together with violent impact
  • shock: collide violently
Other hyponyms of collide include smash, crash, ram.
collide (noun) shock (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
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
collide (verb) shock (verb)
crash together with violent impact inflict a trauma upon
cause to collide subject to electrical shocks
be incompatible; be or come into conflict collect or gather into shocks
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
Difference between collide and shock

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