потрясе́ние — meaning in English

English meaning

• shock noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
• turmoil noun A state of great confusion, disorder, or emotional upheaval.

Senses

потрясе́ние is used for these senses in English:

• shock (figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.
• turmoil A state of great disorder or uncertainty.

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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