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electric shock Definition
(n)
the
use
of
electric
shock
as
a
form
of
punishment
(n)
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
(n)
a
reflex
response
to
the
passage
of
electric
current
through
the
body
; "
subjects
received
a
small
electric
shock
when
they
mae
the
wrong
response
"; "
electricians
get
accustomed
to
occasional
shocks
"
electric shock Synonyms
electric shock
electrical shock
shock
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