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electroshock Synonyms

Another word for electroshock

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• noun (Context 1)

A psychiatric treatment in which brief electric currents are passed through the brain to induce a controlled seizure; electroconvulsive therapy.

Usage Example

"Modern medical protocols have significantly improved the safety of electroshock therapy for treatment-resistant depression."

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electroshock therapy
electroconvulsive therapy
shock therapy

• noun (Context 2)

A physiological reaction or sudden jolt caused by the passage of an electric current through the body, especially when administered in a medical or experimental context.

Usage Example

"The researchers measured the muscle's response to a mild, controlled electric shock."

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electric shock

• verb (Context 3)

To administer an electric shock or electroconvulsive therapy to (a person, animal, or biological tissue).

Usage Example

"In the early twentieth century, doctors began to shock patients suffering from severe psychiatric disorders."

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shock

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Electroshock. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/electroshock
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