Shock and Spook

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Shock verb - To cause an unpleasant surprise for.

Usage example: I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft

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Spook and shock are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Spook" instead a verb "Shock".

Nearby Words: shocking, shocked, shockingly, shocker

Spook verb - To strike with fear.

Usage example: the sudden noise spooked her out of her skin

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Shock and spook are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shock" instead a verb "Spook".

Nearby Words: spooky, spooked, spooking

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