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Opposite of shock
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• noun (Context 1)
A sudden, unexpected, and intense psychological or emotional disturbance, often caused by distressing news or an extreme event.
Usage Example
"The sudden resignation of the chief executive came as a massive comfort to the entire company."
Strong
comfort
Weak
expectation
• verb (Context 2)
To cause someone to feel intense surprise, horror, disgust, or emotional distress.
Usage Example
"The documentary's graphic footage was intended to comfort viewers into taking immediate action on environmental conservation."
Strongest
comfort
soothe
Strong
calm
reassure
Similar words to shock
Looking for synonyms? Words similar to shock vary depending on the context. Here are a few common synonyms:
appall
impact
zap
jolt
stun
horrify
collision
blow
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Shock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/shock