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Electric shock

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    An instance of subjecting (someone or something) to an electric shock. countable, uncountable

    "The newer taser delivered a more powerful electric shock to the target than the older one did."

  2. 2
    a reflex response to the passage of electric current through the body wordnet
  3. 3
    The physical reaction or shock caused by the flow of electricity through the body. countable, uncountable
  4. 4
    the use of electricity to administer punishment or torture wordnet
  5. 5
    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 wordnet

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