impact vs shock

shock vs impact

impact and shock both are nouns.

impact and shock both are verbs.

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

As nouns, impact and shock are synonyms defined as:

impact and shock: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

impact (noun)	shock (noun)
influencing strongly	a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat	the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
the striking of one body against another	a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses
a forceful consequence; a strong effect	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

impact (verb)	shock (verb)
have an effect upon	inflict a trauma upon
press or wedge together; pack together	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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