JOLT

• (noun) an abrupt spasmodic movement

  synonyms : jerk , jerking , saccade

• (noun) a sudden jarring impact

  "the door closed with a jolt", "all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"

  synonyms : jar , jounce , shock

• (verb) disturb (someone's) composure

  "The audience was jolted by the play"

• (verb) move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

  synonyms : jar

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