jolted

/ˈdʒoʊltɪd/ /ˈdʒoʊltəd/

verb

To push or shake abruptly and roughly.

Examples :

"The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."

verb

To knock sharply

Examples :

"The sudden stop jolted the passenger forward in his seat. "

action sensation

verb

To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert

Examples :

"I jolted her out of complacency."

action sensation mind

verb

To shock emotionally.

Examples :

"Her untimely death jolted us all."

mind emotion sensation

verb

To shake; to move with a series of jerks.

Examples :

"The car jolted along the stony path."

action energy physics sensation

Meanings

Examples :

"The bus jolted its passengers at every turn."

Examples :

"The sudden stop jolted the passenger forward in his seat. "

Examples :

"I jolted her out of complacency."

Examples :

"Her untimely death jolted us all."

Examples :

"The car jolted along the stony path."

Related Words

passengers noun

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

sharply adverb

In a sharp manner.

sudden noun

An unexpected occurrence; a surprise.

someone noun

A partially specified but unnamed person.

passenger noun

One who rides or travels in a vehicle, but who does not operate it and is not a member of the crew.

untimely adjective

At an inopportune time

roughly adverb

In a rough manner; without kindness, softness, or gentleness.

taking verb

To get into one's hands, possession or control, with or without force.

forward noun

One of the eight players (comprising two props, one hooker, two locks, two flankers and one number eight, collectively known as the pack) whose primary task is to gain and maintain possession of the ball (compare back).

emotionally adverb

In an emotional manner; displaying emotion.

abruptly adverb

In an abrupt manner; without giving notice, or without the usual forms; suddenly; precipitously.

complacency noun

A feeling of contented self-satisfaction, especially when unaware of upcoming trouble.