electric shock
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Definition
- Noun:
- A reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body: A sudden, involuntary physical reaction caused by electricity passing through a person's or animal's body.
- Trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body: A serious injury resulting from contact with a significant electrical source, often involving burns, heart problems, and loss of consciousness.
Usage
- The term "electric shock" refers to the event or experience of receiving a shock from electricity. It can describe both minor, startling incidents and severe, life-threatening injuries.
- It is commonly used in medical, safety, and general contexts.
Examples
- Noun:
- The faulty appliance gave him a mild electric shock.
- Severe electric shock from downed power lines requires immediate medical attention.
- In the experiment, a small electric shock was used as a stimulus.
Advanced Usage
- "to receive/get an electric shock": To experience an electric shock.
- Be careful not to receive an electric shock from that exposed wire.
- "to administer/deliver an electric shock": To cause someone or something to experience an electric shock, often deliberately.
- The device can administer an electric shock to restart the heart.
Variants and Related Words
- Shock (noun): A more general term for a sudden, upsetting experience or a violent impact. In medical contexts, it can also mean a life-threatening condition where blood flow is insufficient. The electrical meaning is often specified as "electric shock" or "electrical shock" for clarity.
- The news came as a shock. (emotional surprise)
- The patient is in shock. (medical condition)
- He suffered an electrical shock while working. (injury from electricity)
- Electrocution (noun): Death or execution caused by electric shock.
- Faulty wiring led to his electrocution.
Synonyms
- Electrical shock: A synonymous phrase.
- Jolt: Can describe a sudden, sharp movement or surprise, and is sometimes used informally for a minor electric shock.
Related Phrases
- Electric shock therapy/treatment: A dated term for Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), a psychiatric treatment.
- Electric shock therapy is now more safely administered as ECT.
- Shock hazard: A danger or risk of receiving an electric shock.
- The label warns of a potential shock hazard.
Noun
- a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body
- subjects received a small electric shock when they made the wrong response
- electricians get accustomed to occasional shocks
- trauma caused by the passage of electric current through the body (as from contact with high voltage lines or being struck by lightning); usually involves burns and abnormal heart rhythm and unconsciousness
- the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture
- they used cattle prods to administer electric shocks