jolt
The word “jolt” has 1 syllable: jolt.
It's pronounced as /dʒoʊlt/.
What is synonym and antonym for jolt?
In the thesaurus, “jolt” has 19 synonyms and 10 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for jolt along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for jolt
- appal
- appall
- blow
- collision
- crash
- impact
- jerk
- lurch
- pull
- revelation
- shake
- shiver
- shock
- shudder
- surprise
- thump
- twitch
- vibrate
- yank
Antonyms for jolt
- buffer
- charm
- comfort
- cushion
- delight
- entice
- gratify
- please
- rejoice
- tickle
Meanings of jolt
- noun
- An act of jolting.
- A surprise or shock.
- A long prison sentence.
- A narcotic injection.
- verb
- To push or shake abruptly and roughly.
- To knock sharply.
- To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert.
- To shock emotionally.
- To shake; to move with a series of jerks.
Example Sentences
- The sudden jolt of the car made everyone in the backseat gasp.She felt a jolt of excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.
- The earthquake gave the building a strong jolt, causing some items to fall off the shelves.
- The doctor’s news was a jolt to the family, as they were not expecting such a diagnosis.
- The roller coaster ride was full of thrilling jolts and twists.
On this page you'll find 29 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to jolt, such as: appal, appall, blow, buffer, charm, collision, comfort.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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