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shock vs blow

blow vs shock

shock and blow both are nouns.

shock and blow both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
blow Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shock and blow are synonyms defined as:
  • shock and blow: an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
As nouns, blow is a hypernym of shock; that is, blow is a word with a broader meaning than shock:
  • shock: a sudden jarring impact
  • blow: an impact (as from a collision)
Other hypernyms of shock include bump.
shock (noun) blow (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body a powerful stroke with the fist or a weapon
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat forceful exhalation through the nose or mouth
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses street names for cocaine
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust an impact (as from a collision)
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
a sudden jarring impact an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally a strong current of air
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
shock (verb) blow (verb)
inflict a trauma upon exhale hard
subject to electrical shocks free of obstruction by blowing air through
collect or gather into shocks melt, break, or become otherwise unusable
collide violently burst suddenly
strike with horror or terror shape by blowing
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off show off
strike with disgust or revulsion cause to be revealed and jeopardized
allow to regain its breath
deposit eggs (of insects)
be in motion due to some air or water current
cause to move by means of an air current
leave; informal or rude
cause air to go in, on, or through
spout moist air from the blowhole
play or sound a wind instrument
make a sound as if blown
sound by having air expelled through a tube
provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
spend lavishly or wastefully on
spend thoughtlessly; throw away
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
be inadequate or objectionable
be blowing or storming
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