shell shock
Origin of shell shock
First recorded in 1915–20
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Contemporary Examples
His family, friends, and fiancée seem to be in varying stages of shell-shock, or denial.
Historical Examples
It occurred to me at the time that his excitement might be the outcome of shell-shock.
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You are aware he was discharged from the Army suffering from shell-shock?
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In Sir Henry's opinion the shell-shock has aggravated a tendency to the disease.
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You said you were aware that the accused was discharged from the Army suffering from shell-shock.
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Witness attributed the pains in the head to the effect of shell-shock.
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shell shock
- loss of sight, memory, etc, resulting from psychological strain during prolonged engagement in warfareAlso called: combat neurosis
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