Collocations for "shocked"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "shocked" in context.
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shock
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- it was a [real, terrible, nasty, frightful, horrible] shock
- [had, suffered] a [real] shock
- gave me a [real] shock
- his [death, passing] came as a shock
- the [news, result, decision] came as a shock
- it was a shock to [learn, hear, read] about
- was [hospitalized, treated] for shock
- the [patient, victim] is in (deep) shock
- [experienced, suffered] (a) culture shock
- his [mouth, jaw] was wide in shock
- hadn't [recovered, steadied] from the shock
- was still reeling from the shock
- a [reaction, feeling] of shock
- [earthquake, static, electric] shocks
- a shock from the [electricity, plug, toaster, screen]
- a shock to the [economy, government, nation, family, system]
- [campaign, approach] of shock and awe
- need to [repair, replace] my [car's, bike's] shocks
- my [car's] shocks need to be [repaired]
- need a new pair of shocks
- (electric) shock [therapy, treatment]
- a pair of shock absorbers
- shock [tactics, rating]
- for shock value
- [after, following] his shock [defeat, resignation]
- [you, the news, what she said] shocked me
- you can't shock me
- [totally, absolutely, utterly, completely] shocked me
- shock them out of their [stupor, complacency]
- (has) shocked the [world, market, nation]
- shocked by the [news, sight, story]
- the [cats, dogs] were shocked by the [noise, fireworks]
- shocked by the [wire, outlet, door knob]
'shocked' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):