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shock vs impact

impact vs shock

shock and impact both are nouns.

shock and impact both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
impact Yes No Yes No
As nouns, shock and impact are synonyms defined as:
  • shock and impact: the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
shock (noun) impact (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body influencing strongly
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses the striking of one body against another
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust a forceful consequence; a strong effect
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) impact (verb)
inflict a trauma upon have an effect upon
subject to electrical shocks press or wedge together; pack together
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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