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shock vs quake

quake vs shock

shock and quake both are nouns.

shock and quake both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
quake Yes No Yes No
As nouns, quake is a hypernym of shock; that is, quake is a word with a broader meaning than shock:
  • shock: an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
  • quake: shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
Other hypernyms of shock include earthquake, seism, temblor.
shock (noun) quake (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body shaking and vibration at the surface of the earth resulting from underground movement along a fault plane or from volcanic activity
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) quake (verb)
inflict a trauma upon shake with fast, tremulous movements
subject to electrical shocks shake with seismic vibrations
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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