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Meanings of shocked in English

Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

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Usage of shocked in English
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People continue to be shocked at the level violence permeating Angolan society.
The Guardian
2
Results: Parents were shocked by the notification of the abnormal test result.
Pubmed
3
He cannot later claim to be shocked by this situation, said Steenhuisen.
The South African
4
I work seven days a week, he confessed, and she looked shocked.
Fine things
5
The severe restrictions shocked many small businesses, which fear for their future.
Radio NZ
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Italy was shocked when news broke of Rossi's tax problems last August.
The Irish Times
7
They've come here directly from Valisk.' He halted for a moment, shocked.
The Naked God
8
Medina: Ryan seemed shocked, but he's seen it happen a hundred times.
Reuters
9
She was shocked by the violence of the work, but also exhilarated.
Water, stone, heart
10
Tau is shocked to hear how Gadaffi wants to solve his problem.
The South African
11
She was one of a number of celebrities shocked by the result.
News.com.au
12
The market will be shocked and prices will sharply decline, Mobius said.
Reuters
13
Whitianga local Ian Stewart said people were shocked at the council's response.
Radio NZ
14
Mrekza is shocked to hear what his brother-in-law has come to ask.
The South African
15
Many people are shocked at the result but they really shouldn't be.
The Guardian
16
Police said the incident had shocked people across this country and overseas.
Radio NZ
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Australia
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South Africa
Common
New Zealand
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