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Definition of jolt

an abrupt spasmodic movement
a sudden impact; "the door closed with a jolt"
disturb (someone''s) composure; "The audience was jolted by the play"
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion

Similar Words: jerk, jerking, jar, jounce

Derivational Morphology: jar, jerk, twitch, flick, buck, hitch, yank, jounce, jerking

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