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jolting

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﹒Causing a sudden, sharp, or jerky movement.

﹒Producing a sudden feeling of shock, surprise, or emotional disturbance.

Examples

﹒The sudden, jolting stop of the train caused several passengers to lose their balance.

﹒She woke up with a jolting realization that she had completely forgotten about her final exam.

﹒The car hit a deep pothole, sending a jolting vibration through the entire chassis.

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