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shock vs temblor

temblor vs shock

shock and temblor both are nouns.

shock is a verb but temblor is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
temblor Yes No No No
As nouns, temblor is a hypernym of shock; that is, temblor is a word with a broader meaning than shock:
  • shock: an instance of agitation of the earth's crust
  • temblor: 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, quake, seism.
shock (noun) temblor (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) temblor (verb)
inflict a trauma upon
subject to electrical shocks
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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