shock vs bump

shock and bump both are nouns.

shock and bump both are verbs.

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

As nouns, bump is a hypernym of shock; that is, bump is a word with a broader meaning than shock:

shock: a sudden jarring impact
bump: an impact (as from a collision)

Other hypernyms of shock include blow.

shock (noun)	bump (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body	an impact (as from a collision)
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat	something that bulges out or is protuberant or projects from its surroundings
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses	a lump on the body caused by a blow
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

shock (verb)	bump (verb)
inflict a trauma upon	knock against with force or violence
subject to electrical shocks	remove or force from a position of dwelling previously occupied
collect or gather into shocks	to play music at loud volume
collide violently	to enjoy some music greatly
strike with horror or terror	dance erotically or dance with the pelvis thrust forward
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off	come upon, as if by accident; meet with
strike with disgust or revulsion	assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

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