Shell Shock

B2 16+
Synonyms Antonyms Collocations Idiomatic Expressions

Synonyms of shell shock

battle fatigue
combat stress
post-traumatic stress disorder

Antonyms of shell shock

calm
peace
serenity

Collocations of shell shock

shell shock
Frequency: 70 %

The soldier suffered from severe shell shock after the bombing.

shell shock
Frequency: 60 %

The loud explosion caused immediate shock, leading to shell shock in the soldier.

shell shock
Frequency: 50 %

The horrors of war often led to cases of shell shock among soldiers.

shell shock
Frequency: 45 %

The experience left him with deep emotional trauma, resulting in shell shock.

shell shock
Frequency: 40 %

Shell shock was the historical term for what is now known as PTSD.

Idiomatic Expressions for shell shock

  • Phrase: shell shock survivor
    Meaning: someone who has experienced and overcome the effects of shell shock or post-traumatic stress disorder
    Usage: The veteran was a shell shock survivor who now helps other soldiers cope with their trauma.