Shock and Thunderstrike

Shock

Shock verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: were shocked by the way the law against public intoxication was constantly being broken

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

Nearby Words: shocking, shocked, shockingly, shocker

Thunderstrike

Thunderstrike verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: everyone was thunderstruck when she quit her job without warning
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Shock and thunderstrike are semantically related. You can use "Shock" instead a verb "Thunderstrike".
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