Synonyms of jolt

Noun

1. jolt, jar, jounce, shock, blow, bump

usage: a sudden jarring impact; "the door closed with a jolt"; "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"

2. jerk, jerking, jolt, saccade, motion, movement, move, motility

usage: an abrupt spasmodic movement

Verb

1. jolt, jar, move

usage: move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

2. jolt, disturb, upset, trouble

usage: disturb (someone's) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play"

Definition and meaning of jolt (Dictionary)