electric shock

American  

noun

1. shock.

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electric shock British  

noun

1. Sometimes shortened to: shock.  the physiological reaction, characterized by pain and muscular spasm, to the passage of an electric current through the body. It can affect the respiratory system and heart rhythm

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Etymology

Origin of electric shock

First recorded in 1940–45

Example Sentences

An end to puppy farming and a possible ban on the use of electric shock dog collars are promised as part of a new animal welfare strategy being launched by the government on Monday.

From BBC

These included a food blender which emitted smoke and a hairstyler that could cause an electric shock.

From BBC

Telegraph operators suffered electric shocks, pylons were seen to spark and some conversations between operators could carry on while batteries were disconnected.

From BBC

As a result of our investigation, the BBC understands the government will now investigate the historical use of electric shock therapy in the NHS.

From BBC

It was "an electric shock, a wake-up call about what changing our diets can mean for intensive animal farming and for deforestation", said the 63-year-old retiree, who lives in Ermenonville, an hour from Paris.

From Barron's