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| amnesia |
partial or complete loss of memory, esp. as a result of shock or injury to the brain. |
| appall |
to cause to feel horror, shock, dismay, or the like. |
| appalling |
causing shock, dismay, or consternation; frightful. |
| brace |
to steady (oneself), as against a force, shock, or disappointment. [1/10 definitions] |
| bumper |
a device for minimizing damage by absorbing the shock of impact, esp. the metal structure often found at the front and back of motor vehicles. [1/7 definitions] |
| bungee cord |
a strong elastic cord with hooks on each end, used to strap things down or absorb the shock of a suddenly applied force. Long bungee cords are used in the sport of bungee jumping. |
| cardioversion |
application of an electric shock to restore heartbeat. |
| cold sweat |
perspiration accompanied by a chilly feeling, induced by fear, shock, anxiety, or the like. |
| concussion |
a violent shaking or heavy blow; shock. [2 definitions] |
| cushion |
something used to absorb shock or prevent damage from friction. [2/5 definitions] |
| daze |
to stun, as by a blow or shock. [1/3 definitions] |
| dazed |
stunned with shock or disbelief. [1/2 definitions] |
| defibrillate |
to stop the fibrillation of (a heart), usu. by administering electric shock. |
| delirium |
a temporary state of mental disturbance sometimes caused by high fever, shock, or intoxication, and characterized by confusion, hallucinations, delusions, disturbed speech, and the like. [1/2 definitions] |
| dumb |
silent, as from an emotional shock. [1/4 definitions] |
| electrify |
to shock, startle, or excite. [1/3 definitions] |
| enfant terrible |
(French) an unconventional, outrageous, irritating person whose behavior or ideas shock and offend. [1/2 definitions] |
| flash |
to expose one's genitals or breasts briefly in public in order to shock others. [1/17 definitions] |
| galvanic |
affecting as if by an electric shock; shocking. [1/2 definitions] |
| gasp |
a sudden, brief, convulsive taking in of air through the mouth, as in shock or a condition of breathlessness. [1/3 definitions] |
| honestly |
used to express surprise or mild shock. [1/2 definitions] |
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