shock wave
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shock wave
noun
plural
shock waves
shock wave
noun
plural
shock waves
Britannica Dictionary definition of SHOCK WAVE
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1
:
a movement of extremely high air pressure that is caused by an explosion, an earthquake, etc.
2
:
a usually negative response or reaction that many people have to a particular thing
— usually plural
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The decision created a shock wave of criticism.
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The court's ruling sent shock waves throughout the nation.
