Synonyms for electric shock
elec·tric shock

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1. electric shocknoun

   the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture

   "they used cattle prods to administer electric shocks"

   Synonyms:
   shock, electrical shock

2. electric shocknoun

   trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness

   Synonyms:
   shock, electrical shock

3. electric shock, electrical shock, shocknoun

   a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body

   "subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response"; "electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks"

   Synonyms:
   blow, jounce, stupor, cushion, shock, impact, daze, jolt, seismic disturbance, shock absorber, electrical shock, jar

Matched Categories

1. • Corporal Punishment
   • Injury
   • Reflex
   • Torture

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1. Baquer Namazi:

   He has been shot by tasers. Wires have been tied to him with the threat of electric shock.

2. Christopher Doyle:

   I specialize in trauma and work with clients to resolve that trauma. People who want help. There's no electric shock or shaming.