severe jolt

Frequency: 7.09.5 per million words

Refers to a very strong and serious jolt.

joltADJECTIVE + jolt

Categories:

severe

Examples (10)

  • My mother's death gave me a severe jolt.
  • His dismissal was a severe jolt to his pride.
  • The sudden economic downturn delivered a severe jolt to the industry.
  • She felt a severe jolt as the car hit the pothole.
  • The unexpected news caused a severe jolt to their plans.
  • The company suffered a severe jolt after the scandal broke.
  • A severe jolt from the earthquake shook the entire building.
  • The team needed a severe jolt to regain their focus and win the game.
  • Witnessing the accident gave him a severe jolt, making him reconsider his driving habits.
  • The criticism served as a severe jolt, prompting the artist to improve their technique.