jolted

Definitions of jolted
  1. adjective
    bumped or shaken jerkily
    “the jolted passengers”
    synonyms:
    agitated
    physically disturbed or set in motion
  2. adjective
    disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
    “retrieved his named from her jolted memory”
    synonyms: shaken
    agitated
    troubled emotionally and usually deeply
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