Meaning & use
Jolted
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Moved or shook abruptly, or shocked someone suddenly.
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The train jolted forward as it left the station.
The news of her promotion jolted him out of his gloomy mood.
A note on using this word
"Jolted" is used both literally, for a physical jerk or shake, and figuratively, for a sudden emotional shock.
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