sobbalzare — meaning in English

English meaning

• jolt verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
• startle verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.

Senses

sobbalzare is used for these senses in English:

• jolt (transitive) To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
• startle (intransitive) To move suddenly, or be excited, on feeling alarm; to start.

jolt — full definition

1. verb To shake or push something abruptly and roughly.
2. noun A sudden shock or shake, whether physical or emotional.

startle — full definition

1. verb To give someone a sudden shock or fright, usually without real danger.
2. noun A sudden jolt of surprise or alarm.

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