Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word A sudden and unexpected event or experience that causes strong emotional or physical stress.
Shock
/ʃɒk/Synonyms:
Antonyms:
This word has no antonymsExamples:
The news gave her a shock.It was a shock to hear from him again.
Etymology:
From Middle English schock, and Old French choc meaning a collision or a conflict. The term evolved in the mid-16th century to describe a physical jolt or an emotional disturbance.
Usage Statistics:
31 mentions per 1 million words 
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