jolt

noun

1. a sudden jarring impact

- the door closed with a jolt

- all the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers

Similar word(s): jar, jounce, shock

Definition categories: event, blow, bump

2. an abrupt spasmodic movement

Similar word(s): jerk, jerking, saccade

Definition categories: act, motility, motion, move, movement

verb

1. move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

Similar word(s): jar

Definition categories: motion, move

2. disturb (someone's) composure

- The audience was jolted by the play

Definition categories: emotion, disturb, trouble, upset