Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shell-shock

plural of shock worker

(historical) udarnik

A sense of being unable to cope with a large amount of societal or technological change that has taken place in a relatively short time.

plural of electric shock

(medicine) An electrode for defibrillating bodies.

plural of shock jock

(military, also figuratively) To utilize the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise utilize a spectacular display of force or authority.

(military, also figuratively) A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force.

(idiomatic) something that has a sudden and usually unpleasant effect on someone.