To shock
Example: They shock systems with sudden changes
Definition
"To shock" means to cause a sudden and strong emotional or physical reaction in someone or something, often surprising or disturbing them unexpectedly. It involves producing an intense impact that disrupts normal feelings or functioning.
Etymology
The verb "to shock" originates from the Middle English word 'shokken,' which means to collide or strike. It is derived from Old French 'choquer,' meaning to clash or strike, which itself comes from an imitative origin representing the sound of a collision. Did you know? The word "shock" originally referred to a physical impact before expanding to emotional or psychological effects.
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"To shock" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (B2) - set 5", containing 112 commonly used words.
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