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shock vs outrage

outrage vs shock

shock and outrage both are nouns.

shock and outrage both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
outrage Yes No Yes No
As verbs, shock and outrage are synonyms defined as:
  • shock and outrage: strike with disgust or revulsion
Other synonyms of shock include appal, appall, offend, scandalise, scandalize.
shock (noun) outrage (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body the act of scandalizing
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat a wantonly cruel act
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses a disgraceful event
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust a feeling of righteous anger
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) outrage (verb)
inflict a trauma upon strike with disgust or revulsion
subject to electrical shocks force (someone) to have sex against their will
collect or gather into shocks violate the sacred character of a place or language
collide violently
strike with horror or terror
surprise greatly; knock someone's socks off
strike with disgust or revulsion
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