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a shock, jerk, jolt

 

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a shock, jerk, jolt

Definition:

A shock, jerk, or jolt refers to a sudden and forceful movement or impact typically caused by an external force. It can be either physical or metaphorical.

Examples:

Noun:

1. Physical shock: The electric shock from the faulty wire gave him a sudden jerk.

2. Emotional shock: The news of her father's demise was such a jolt to her emotions.

Verb:

1. Physical jerk: He accidentally jerked the fishing rod and the hook got stuck in the branch above.

2. Emotional jerk: I felt my heart jerk with fear when I saw the car coming towards me.

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