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shocked

The correct spelling is shocked.

How to pronounce shocked

/ʃɒkt/
verb

IPA: /ʃɒkt/

Say it like: Sho-ked

The correct spelling is shocked. To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset. For example: "The disaster shocked the world."

Usage Examples

The disaster shocked the world.

to shock rye

Patient is shocked.

Meanings

verb

  1. 1.To cause to be emotionally shocked, to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
  2. 2.To give an electric shock to.
  3. 3.To meet with a shock; to collide in a violent encounter.
  4. 4.To collect, or make up, into a shock or shocks; to stook.

adjective

  1. 1.Surprised, startled, confused, or taken aback.
  2. 2.Suffering from shock.

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