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Definition of shocklike
shocklike
/ˈʃɑːk.laɪk/
shock · like
shocklike Lexical Profile
CEFR
C1
Grade
10
Tier
2
Usage
Rare
Syllables
2
• adjective
1
Resembling or characteristic of a physical, electrical, or medical shock, especially in being sudden, brief, and jolting.
Example
"Patients with trigeminal neuralgia often describe experiencing brief, shocklike sensations along the side of the face."
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Usage Trend
Historical frequency of usage in published text.
180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shocklike. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shocklike