shock vs galvanise

shock is a noun but galvanise is not a noun.

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

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

Other hyponyms of shock include galvanize.

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

Other hyponyms of shock include galvanize, startle.

shock (noun)	galvanise (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
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

shock (verb)	galvanise (verb)
inflict a trauma upon	stimulate (muscles) by administering a shock
subject to electrical shocks	cover with zinc
collect or gather into shocks	to stimulate to action
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion