cushion vs shock

shock vs cushion

cushion and shock both are nouns.

cushion and shock both are verbs.

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

As nouns, cushion and shock are synonyms defined as:

cushion and shock: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

Other synonyms of cushion include shock absorber.

cushion (noun)	shock (noun)
a soft bag filled with air or a mass of padding such as feathers or foam rubber etc.	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the layer of air that supports a hovercraft or similar vehicle	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

cushion (verb)	shock (verb)
protect from impact	inflict a trauma upon
	subject to electrical shocks
	collect or gather into shocks
	collide violently
	strike with horror or terror
	surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
	strike with disgust or revulsion

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