electroshock

noun

elec·​tro·​shock i-ˈlek-trō-ˌshäk 

1

: shock entry 1 sense 3

2

: electroshock therapy

Examples of electroshock in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The project employed various experiments to manipulate and alter mental states and brain functions using psychoactive drugs, hypnosis, electroshocks, sensory deprivation, isolation, physical and verbal abuse and other forms of torture. 1953: Bond. —Usa Today, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2026

District-level paramilitary units deploy in times of domestic unrest — like the January protests — armed with everything from batons and electroshock devices to live ammunition. —Sarah El Deeb, Los Angeles Times, 20 Mar. 2026

In the Current of Being Cameron Kostopoulos This one is a haptic VR experience chronicling the harrowing journey of a survivor of electroshock conversion therapy. —Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 19 Mar. 2026

Axon Enterprise — The maker of the Taser electroshock weapon surged 22%. —Christina Cheddar Berk, CNBC, 25 Feb. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1938, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing electroshock

• electroshock therapy

Rhymes for electroshock

• aftershock
• antiknock
• arawak
• hollyhock
• interlock
• isopach
• manioc
• shuttlecock
• tomahawk
• weathercock
• alcock
• beanstalk

Medical Definition

electroshock

noun

elec·​tro·​shock -trō-ˌshäk 

1

: shock sense 3

2

: electroconvulsive therapy