 jolt |
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| 1. | [ noun ] an abrupt spasmodic movement | |
| Synonyms: | jerking jerk | |
| Related terms: | motion yank twitch buck flick | |
| 2. | [ verb ] move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion | |
| Synonyms: | jar | |
| Related terms: | move | |
| 3. | [ noun ] a sudden impact | |
| Synonyms: | jounce jar | |
| Examples: | "the door closed with a jolt" |
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| Related terms: | bump | |
| 4. | [ verb ] disturb (someone's) composure | |
| Examples: | "The audience was jolted by the play" |
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| Related terms: | disturb | |
| Similar spelling: |
jolty jollity jolliet joliot joliet |
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