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shock in Italian

shock in Italian is choc, shock, scossa — shock means a sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

shock in Italian

choc
noun
(medicine) Circulatory shock, a medical emergency characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.
shock
noun
(medicine) Circulatory shock, a medical emergency characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.
scossa
noun
(medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.
trauma
noun
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
trauma emotivo
noun
(psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.
turbare
verb
(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.

What does "shock" mean?

  1. noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
    "The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team."
  2. noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
    "He got a shock from the faulty socket."
  3. noun A life-threatening medical state in which the body can't circulate enough blood and oxygen.
    "Paramedics treated her for shock at the scene."
  4. verb To surprise or upset someone strongly, or to offend their sense of decency.
    "The graphic footage shocked viewers around the world."

shock in a sentence

  • The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team.
  • He was still in shock an hour after the accident.
  • He got a shock from the faulty socket.
  • Paramedics treated her for shock at the scene.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "shock" in Italian?

"shock" in Italian is choc, shock, scossa. shock means: A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

How do you use "shock" in a sentence?

Example: "The news of her resignation came as a real shock to the team." In Italian, "shock" is choc, shock, scossa.

Are there other ways to say "shock" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 6 translations listed for "shock": choc, shock, scossa, trauma, trauma emotivo, turbare.

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