electric shock
Americannoun
noun
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Etymology
Origin of electric shock
First recorded in 1940–45
Example Sentences
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Capanna said a universal travel adaptor that lets multiple pins extend at once is "the most immediate sign it is dangerous", posing real risks of electric shock or electrocution.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 2026
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 ● Dec. 5, 2025
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 ● Oct. 30, 2025
On doorsteps, put down mats that cause a mild electric shock when a bear steps on them; they’re called “unwelcome mats.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 9, 2025
“It was probably the electric shock treatment I had right before we went out. I should have rescheduled.”
From "Anthem of a Reluctant Prophet" by Joanne Proulx
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