damper vs shock

shock vs damper

damper and shock both are nouns.

damper is not a verb while shock is a verb.

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

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

damper: a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations
shock: a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses

Other hyponyms of damper include damper block, piano damper, dash-pot, cushion, shock absorber.

damper (noun)	shock (noun)
a depressing restraint	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
a device that decreases the amplitude of electronic, mechanical, acoustical, or aerodynamic oscillations	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a movable iron plate that regulates the draft in a stove or chimney or furnace	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

damper (verb)	shock (verb)
	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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