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ηλεκτροπληξία — meaning in English

ilektroplixia

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English meaning

  • electrocution noun Death caused by electric shock, whether by accident or execution.
  • shock noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.

Senses

ηλεκτροπληξία is used for these senses in English:

  • electric shock The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body.
  • electrocution The accidental death or suicide by electric shock.
  • shock (medicine) Electric shock, a sudden burst of electrical energy hitting a person or animal.

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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