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   Jolt

   /jōlt/

   

   verb

   • 1. push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly: "a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forward" Similar pushthrustjarbumpknockbangjostleshakejogglejognudge
   • ▪ give a surprise or shock to (someone) in order to make them act or change: "she tried to jolt him out of his depression" Similar startlesurpriseshockstunshaketake abackastonishastoundamazestaggerstop someone in their tracksupsetdisturbperturbdisconcertdiscomposeunnervethrow off balanceset someone back on their heelsgalvanizeelectrifyinformal:rockfloorknock for sixknock sideways
   • ▪ move with sudden lurches: "the train jolted into motion" Similar bumpbouncejerkrattlelurchshuddervibratejudderrare:jounce

   noun

   • 1. an abrupt rough or violent movement: "he felt a jolt when the plane started to climb" Similar bumpbounceshakejerklurchvibrationimpactjudderrare:jouncestartjerkjumpabrupt movementconvulsive movement
   • ▪ a surprise or shock, especially of an unpleasant kind and often manifested physically: "that information gave her a severe jolt" Similar frightthe fright of one's lifeshockscareinformal:turnshocksurprisebombshellbolt from the bluethunderboltrude awakeningeye-openerblowupsetsetbackinformal:whammy

   Word Origin late 16th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. jolty adjective

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   Learn the meaning of jolt as a noun and a verb, with synonyms, examples, and word history. Jolt can mean a sudden blow, movement, shock, or setback.

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   What does it mean to jolt someone?

   • To jolt someone is to disturb them or make them jump. A jolt is sudden and jarring. Jolting disturbs or surprises people. If you surprise someone and they jump up a little, you jolted them. Alarm clocks jolt people out of sleep. A sudden crack of thunder could provide a jolt. The unexpected barking of a dog could jolt you.

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   What are some examples of jolts?

   • 1. jerk, start, jump, shake, bump, jar, jog, lurch, quiver One tiny jolt could worsen her injuries. 2. surprise, blow, shock, setback, reversal, bombshell, thunderbolt, whammy (informal, chiefly U.S.), bolt from the blue The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt.

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   What is a jolt in a sentence?

   • 1. jerk, start, jump, shake, bump, jar, jog, lurch, quiver One tiny jolt could worsen her injuries. 2. surprise, blow, shock, setback, reversal, bombshell, thunderbolt, whammy (informal, chiefly U.S.), bolt from the blue The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt. 1. To cause to experience a sudden momentary shock:

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   Is jolted a common word?

   • I might be jolted by the news that my father just had a heart attack, for example. It's not necessarily a common word, but it's not exactly rare and unusual, either. "Jolt" can mean to shock with electricity, but it can also mean to startle (scare) someone, to do something suddenly.

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4. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishJOLT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Jolt means to move suddenly and violently, or to shock someone in an unpleasant way. Learn how to use jolt in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   to bring to a desired state sharply or abruptly: to jolt a person into awareness. to make active or alert, as by using an abrupt, sharp, or rough manner: to jolt someone's memory. to interfere with or intrude upon, especially in a rough or crude manner; interrupt disturbingly.

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   Jolt means to move suddenly and violently, or to shock someone in an unpleasant way. Learn how to use jolt in sentences, see synonyms and antonyms, and find translations in different languages.

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   Jolt means to move or dislodge with a sudden, hard blow, or to cause a sudden shock or surprise. It can also mean a sudden jerk or movement, or a brief strong portion. See different sources and translations of jolt.

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   To jolt someone is to disturb them or make them jump. A jolt is sudden and jarring. Jolting disturbs or surprises people. If you surprise someone and they jump up a little, you jolted them. Alarm clocks jolt people out of sleep. A sudden crack of thunder could provide a jolt.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishJOLT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Jolt is a verb that means to move suddenly and violently, or to shock or surprise someone. It is also a noun that means a sudden jerk, shock, or drink of liquor.