choc

Definitions of choc
  1. noun
    the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
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    type of:
    stupéfaction, étonnement
    a feeling of stupefied astonishment
  2. noun
    a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
    synonyms: sursaut
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    type of:
    réflexe
    an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus
  3. noun
    (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
    synonyms: trauma
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    type of:
    effondrement
    an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
  4. noun
    main force of a blow etc
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    type of:
    force
    physical energy or intensity
  5. noun
    an impact (as from a collision)
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    types:
    secousse
    a sudden jarring impact
    coup
    a vigorous blow
    claque, tape
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
    type of:
    collision, impact
    the striking of one body against another
  6. noun
    the striking of one body against another
    synonyms: collision, impact
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    types:
    secousse
    a sudden jarring impact
    coup
    a vigorous blow
    claque, tape
    a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
    type of:
    contact
    the physical coming together of two or more things
  7. noun
    an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
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    type of:
    surprise
    a sudden unexpected event
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