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   jolt

   /dʒəʊlt/

   verb

   • 1. push or shake (someone or something) abruptly and roughly: "a surge in the crowd behind him jolted him forwards" 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
   • ▪ an unpleasant surprise or shock: "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

   • J

     8

   • O

     1

   • L

     1

   • T

     1

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2. 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.

   • English (US)

     JOLT meaning: 1. to (cause something or someone to) move...

   • Znaczenie Jolt, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     JOLT definicja: 1. to (cause something or someone to) move...

   • Jolt: Italian Translation

     jolt translate: scossa, sobbalzo, fare sobbalzare, procedere...

   • Jolt: Catalan Translation

     jolt translate: sotrac, batzegada, sacsejar. Learn more in...

   • Jolt: Polish Translation

     JOLT translate: szarpnięcie, wstrząs, wstrząs, szarpać,...

   • Jolt: Czech Translation

     jolt - translate into Czech with the English-Czech...

   • Jolt: Japanese Translation

     JOLT translate: 揺れ, ～が揺れる, ～を揺らす, 揺（ゆ）れる, 振動（しんどう）. Learn...

   • Jolt: French Translation

     jolt translate: cahoter, secousse [feminine], avancer en...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › joltJolt Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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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.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › joltJOLT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Jolt definition: to jar, shake, or cause to move by or as if by a sudden rough thrust; shake up roughly. See examples of JOLT used in a sentence.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryJOLT | definition in the Cambridge English 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.

6. www.thefreedictionary.com › joltJolt - definition of jolt by The Free Dictionary

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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.

7. 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 give someone an unpleasant surprise or shock. It is also a noun that means a sudden jerk, shock, or interruption.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishjolt verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Jolt means to move or to make somebody/something move suddenly and roughly, or to give somebody a sudden shock. Learn how to use jolt in different contexts, with pictures, pronunciation and usage notes.