Shock and Unsettle

Shock

Shock verb - To cause an unpleasant surprise for.
Usage example: I was shocked to find out that I was the victim of identity theft

Unsettle is a synonym for shock in horrify topic. In some cases you can use "Unsettle" instead a verb "Shock", when it comes to topics like appal, completely surprise.

Nearby Words: shocking, shocked, shockingly, shocker

Unsettle

Unsettle verb - To trouble the mind of; to make uneasy.

Shock is a synonym for unsettle. Sometimes you can use "Shock" instead a verb "Unsettle".

Nearby Word: unsettling

Common collocations

people shock people unsettle people
family shock family unsettle family
audience shock audience unsettle audience
viewer shock viewer unsettle viewer
Other words: opponent, everyone, viewers, enemies.
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