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jolt

DEFINITIONS OF: jolt

1

v move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

Synonyms:
jar
Type of:
move
move so as to change position, perform a nontranslational motion

v disturb (someone's) composure

“The audience was jolted by the play”
Type of:
disturb, trouble, upset
move deeply

n a sudden jarring impact

“the door closed with a jolt”
Synonyms:
jar, jounce, shock
Type of:
blow, bump
an impact (as from a collision)

n an abrupt spasmodic movement

Synonyms:
jerk, jerking, saccade
Type of:
motility, motion, move, movement
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
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