shock

Definitions of shock
  1. 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: choc
  2. noun
    the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
    synonyms: impressione, scossone
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