Events

Synonyms for shock

Two senses of shock live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 1, Foothills · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsEvents

an unpleasant or disappointing surprise

It came as a shock to learn that he was injured.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

blow

Same sentence, swapped: It came as a blow to learn that he was injured.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for shock as it is used in the sentence above.

impact
cushion
stunner

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 1, FoothillsActions

the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat

The armies met in the shock of battle.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

impact

Same sentence, swapped: The armies met in the impact of battle.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for shock as it is used in the sentence above.

cushion
daze
beating

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Closest first: other events words at Foothills, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

endnounlastthe final stage or concluding parts of an event or occurrenceFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line finishnounendingevent whose occurrence ends somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line knocknounbanga vigorous blowFoothillsHas a reason line passingnoungoingeuphemistic expressions for deathFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line bumpnounblowan impact (as from a collision)Treeline campaignnounruna race between candidates for elective officeFoothillsHas a reason line casenounexamplean occurrence of somethingFoothills2 sensesHas a reason line gladadjectivehappyeagerly disposed to act or to be of serviceFoothills2 senses

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