(~s, ~ing, ~ed)
1.
If something ~s or if something ~s it, it moves suddenly and quite violently.
The wagon ~ed again...
The train ~ed into motion...
They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would ~ the house again.
VERB: V, V prep, V n
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Jolt is also a noun.
We were worried that one tiny ~ could worsen her injuries.
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2.
If something ~s someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock.
A stinging slap across the face ~ed her...
VERB: V n
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Jolt is also a noun.
The campaign came at a time when America needed such a ~.
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