(jolts, jolting, jolted)
1.
If something jolts or if something jolts it, it moves suddenly and quite violently.
The wagon jolted again...
The train jolted into motion...
They were working frantically in the fear that an aftershock would jolt the house again.
VERB: V, V prep, V n
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Jolt is also a noun.
We were worried that one tiny jolt could worsen her injuries.
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2.
If something jolts someone, it gives them an unpleasant surprise or shock.
A stinging slap across the face jolted her...
VERB: V n
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Jolt is also a noun.
The campaign came at a time when America needed such a jolt.
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