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shock vs wound

wound vs shock

shock and wound both are nouns.

shock is not an adjective while wound is an adjective.

shock and wound both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
shock Yes No Yes No
wound Yes Yes Yes No
As verbs, wound is a hypernym of shock; that is, wound is a word with a broader meaning than shock:
  • shock: inflict a trauma upon
  • wound: cause injuries or bodily harm to
Other hypernyms of shock include injure.
shock (noun) wound (noun)
a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body the act of inflicting a wound
the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat a casualty to military personnel resulting from combat
a mechanical damper; absorbs energy of sudden impulses a figurative injury (to your feelings or pride)
an instance of agitation of the earth's crust an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
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 (adjective) wound (adjective)
put in a coil
shock (verb) wound (verb)
inflict a trauma upon cause injuries or bodily harm to
subject to electrical shocks hurt the feelings of
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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