Meaning & Definition of Jolt in English
English⟶
Jolt
/ʤoʊlt/
noun
1. A sudden jarring impact
- "The door closed with a jolt"
- "All the jars and jolts were smoothed out by the shock absorbers"
synonym:
- jolt,
- jar,
- jounce,
- shock
2. An abrupt spasmodic movement
synonym:
- jerk,
- jerking,
- jolt,
- saccade
verb
1. Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
synonym:
- jolt,
- jar
2. Disturb (someone's) composure
- "The audience was jolted by the play"
synonym:
- jolt