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verb past tense form of shock
A1 She was shocked when she saw a spider on the wall.
A2 The students were shocked by the sudden announcement of a pop quiz.
B1 I was shocked to hear that my favorite restaurant had closed down.
B2 The news of the company's bankruptcy shocked everyone in the industry.
C1 The politician's scandalous behavior shocked the entire nation.
C2 The revelation of the long-hidden family secret shocked even the most stoic family members.
adjective describing a feeling of surprise or disbelief
A1 I was shocked when I saw a spider in my room.
A2 She was shocked by the news of her friend's sudden illness.
B1 The audience was shocked by the unexpected plot twist in the movie.
B2 I was shocked to hear that my favorite restaurant had closed down.
C1 The politician's scandalous behavior shocked the entire nation.
C2 The revelation of the company's fraudulent activities shocked even the most seasoned investors.
formal The news of the company's bankruptcy shocked the investors.
informal I was so shocked when I heard about their breakup.
slang I was shook when I found out she was dating my ex.
figurative The unexpected plot twist in the movie shocked me to my core.
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