jolt
Abrupt sharp shake
Jolt conveys sudden, jarring motion or shock.
A physical jolt is an abrupt shake or bump: The train jolted to a stop.
A jolt of electricity is a sharp shock.
Figuratively, a jolt is any sudden surprise or stimulus: The news gave her a jolt, a jolt of caffeine.
To jolt someone is to shake them physically or mentally out of complacency.
Slight collision or protrusion
- jarWide-mouthed storage vessel
- jerkAbrupt pulling motion
- lurchAbrupt unsteady movement
- bounceSpring back after impact
jostle · shake · impact · collision · knock · thump · bang · whack
Frighten suddenly
- alarmUrgent warning signal
- scareCause sudden fright
- frightenCause sudden alarm
- shockViolent sudden disturbance
unsettle · disturb · stun · stagger · blindside · catch off guard · wake-up call · bombshell
Violent sudden disturbance
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- voltElectromotive force unit
- currentDirected flow of charge
static · lightning · defibrillator · taser · stun · spark · charge · discharge
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- boostUpward push or increase
- stimulantAlertness-boosting drug
adrenaline · pick-me-up · shot · surge · kick · buzz · rush · vigor
Break in upon
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- derailForce off course
- destabilizeMake unsteady or insecure
- upheavalViolent disturbance of order
shake up · unsettle · dislocate · disturbance · setback · turbulence · dislodge · disrupt
bump
Slight collision or protrusion
bounce · jostle · shake · impact · collision · knock · thump · bang · whack · slam
startle
Frighten suddenly
shock · unsettle · disturb · stun · stagger · blindside · catch off guard · wake-up call · bombshell · revelation
shock
Violent sudden disturbance
- zapDestroy suddenly with energy
- electrocuteKill by electricity
- voltElectromotive force unit
current · static · lightning · defibrillator · taser · stun · spark · charge · discharge · amperage
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
stimulant · adrenaline · pick-me-up · shot · surge · kick · buzz · rush · vigor · invigorate
interrupt
Break in upon
- upsetDisturb, topple, or shock
- derailForce off course
- destabilizeMake unsteady or insecure
upheaval · shake up · unsettle · dislocate · disturbance · setback · turbulence · dislodge · disrupt · throw off
- electricityelectricity, battery, batteries, wire, wires
- shock reactionsgasp, wide eyes, jaw drop, shocked face, open mouth
- stimulationarousal, excitement, activation, sensory input, impulse
- twingespang, ache, spasm, cramp, sting
- electric shocksdoorknob shock, carpet shock, zap, electrocution, lightning strike
- Electrical Dischargesarc, spark, lightning, corona, electric arc
- jolting awakeSudden sharp awakening
- sudden jolt