jolt

verb
/dʒəʊlt/

Meaning

to push or shake someone or something abruptly and roughly

Example Sentences

The sudden stop jolted all the passengers forward.

Example Expressions

jolt into action

Synonyms

shake, bump, jar, shock, startle

Antonyms

calm, soothe

Collocations

a sudden jolt, jolt awake, jolt of electricity

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