jolt
noun
- 1
an abrupt spasmodic movement
- 2
a sudden jarring impact
the door closed with a jolt
all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers
verb
- 1
disturb (someone's) composure
The audience was jolted by the play
- 2
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
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