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shellshock Synonyms

Another word for shellshock

Choosing another word for shellshock depends on context, so the 13 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• noun (Context 1)

Psychological trauma and acute stress experienced by soldiers as a result of combat, especially as diagnosed during the First World War; post-traumatic stress disorder.

Usage Example

"Historians have extensively documented how thousands of veterans returning from the trenches suffered from severe shell shock."

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shell shock
battle fatigue
combat fatigue
Strong
post-traumatic stress disorder

• noun (Context 2)

A state of sudden shock, confusion, or bewilderment caused by an unexpected and overwhelming event.

Usage Example

"The sudden collapse of the company left the entire workforce in a state of complete shock."

Strong
shock
stunnedness
stupefaction
bewilderment

• verb (Context 3)

To cause someone to suffer severe psychological trauma, shock, or utter bewilderment.

Usage Example

"The unexpected announcement of the merger seemed to shell-shock the board of directors."

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shell-shock
traumatize
Strong
shock
stun
daze
stupefy

Opposites of shellshock

The opposite of shellshock shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

composure
equanimity
calm
reassure
See all opposites of shellshock

• Nearby Words

shellfire
shellfish
shelling
shellshock
shellshocked
shellsuit
shelly

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