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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

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   • O

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   • L

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

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   JOLT definition: 1. to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently: 2. to shock someone in order to…. Learn more.

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

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   The meaning of JOLT is an abrupt, sharp, jerky blow or movement. How to use jolt in a sentence.

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

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   JOLT meaning: 1. to (cause something or someone to) move suddenly and violently: 2. to shock someone in order to…. Learn more.

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

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   1. to cause to move by or as if by sudden rough jerks or bumps; shake up roughly. 2. to knock sharply so as to move or dislodge; jar. 3. to shock or startle. 4. to bring to a specified state sharply or abruptly: to jolt someone into awareness. 5. to interfere with, esp. in a rough manner. 6. to move with a sharp jerk or a series of sharp jerks. n.

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

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   If something jolts someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock. A stinging slap across the face jolted her. [VERB noun] Henderson was momentarily jolted by the news. [VERB noun] Jolt is also a noun. The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of jolt – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   JOLT definition: 1. a sudden, violent movement: 2. an unpleasant shock or surprise: 3. to move suddenly and…. Learn more.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryJOLT - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

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   A complete guide to the word "JOLT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

9. www.oed.com › dictionary › jolt_njolt, n. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English Dictionary

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   What does the noun jolt mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun jolt, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in U.S. English. jolt has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

10. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › joltJolt - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

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    To jolt someone is to disturb them or make them jump. A jolt is sudden and jarring.

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishjolt noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of jolt noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.