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choc émotionnel — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • shock noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

Senses

choc émotionnel is used for these senses in English:

  • shock (psychology) A sudden or violent mental or emotional disturbance.

shock — full definition

  1. noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
  2. noun A dangerous surge of electric current passing through the body.
  3. noun A life-threatening medical state in which the body can't circulate enough blood and oxygen.
  4. verb To surprise or upset someone strongly, or to offend their sense of decency.
  5. noun Short for shock absorber, the device that cushions a vehicle's suspension.

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