shock

A violent collision, impact, or explosion, or the force or movement resulting from this.

Something that suddenly causes emotional distress.

A sudden feeling of distress.

A massive, acute physiological reaction usually to physical trauma, infection, or allergy, characterized by a marked loss of blood pressure, resulting in a diminished blood flow to body tissues and a rapid heart rate.

The sensation and muscular spasm caused by an electric current passing through the body or a body part.

A sudden economic disturbance, such as a rise in the price of a commodity.

A shock absorber.

To surprise and disturb greatly.

To induce a state of physical shock in (an animal or person).