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choque — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • clash noun A loud, jarring sound made when hard objects strike together.
  • concussion noun A brain injury caused by a blow or jolt to the head, usually causing temporary confusion or loss of consciousness.
  • crash noun A violent collision, especially involving a vehicle.
  • shock noun A sudden, jarring surprise or emotional blow.
  • wreck noun The remains of a vehicle, ship, or structure that has been destroyed or badly damaged.

Senses

choque is used for these senses in English:

  • clash Opposition; contradiction; such as between differing or contending interests, views, purposes etc.
  • concussion (obsolete, seismology) A violent collision or shock.
  • crash An automobile, airplane, or other vehicle accident.
  • shock A sudden, heavy impact.
  • shock (medicine) Circulatory shock, a medical emergency characterized by the inability of the circulatory system to supply enough oxygen to meet tissue requirements.
  • shock (figuratively) Something so surprising that it is stunning.
  • wreck An event in which something is damaged through collision.

clash — full definition

  1. noun A loud, jarring sound made when hard objects strike together.
  2. noun A serious disagreement, fight, or conflict between people or groups.
  3. verb To disagree or fight, often heatedly.
  4. verb Of colours, patterns, or styles: to look bad together.
  5. verb To happen at the same time, making it impossible to attend both.

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