shock
noun
a sudden and violent blow or impact; collision.
shockable
-
a word derived from
shock.
Example Sentences
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“For the cardiac arrests that are shockable it is almost miraculous,” Dr. Abella said.
From New York Times ● Jan. 22, 2023
Then, 20 minutes later, his pulse disappeared a third time as Mr. X’s heart went into ventricular fibrillation, a twitchy, shockable rhythm.
From Slate ● May 18, 2020
Such censorship may look fatuous and hypocritical but, if the facade serves as a filter to keep out the shockable, it is not so foolish a device.
From The Guardian ● Jan. 31, 2013
"I don't think I am shockable any more ... but this one is breathtaking in its outrageous, egregious, irresponsible arrogance," Levine said.
From Reuters ● May 18, 2011
She did enjoy shocking people who were so delightfully shockable!
From One Day A sequel to 'Three Weeks' by Anonymous
