JOLT Synonyms: 195 Similar and Opposite Words

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noun

ˈjōlt

as in collision

a forceful coming together of two things pack the glass vase so that it won't fall victim to any hard jolts in transit

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as in surprise

something that makes a strong impression because it is so unexpected the news of the CEO's sudden retirement was a jolt to us all

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verb

as in to shake

to make a series of small irregular or violent movements the roller coaster car jerked and jolted as it coursed along the old wooden tracks

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as in to yank

to move or cause to move with a sharp quick motion she jolted the door open with her elbow

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as in to shock

to cause an unpleasant surprise for the sneak terrorist attack jolted the country out of its indolence and indifference

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Recent Examples of jolt

Noun

Cobalt, as seen at Versace, and red, at Kallmeyer, bring a confident jolt of color, while pastels, like lavender (as seen at Chloé), blush pink, and soft blue offer a softer way to tap into the trend alongside staple neutrals. —

Andrea Zendejas, Vogue, 27 Mar. 2026 Adding firepower While Cushing clearly has confidence in two keepers, early returns also indicate the offense needs a jolt as well as more time to gel. —

Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 27 Mar. 2026

Verb

Multiple Oakland hotels, office buildings and apartment hubs have been jolted by loan defaults and plunging values over the last few years. —

George Avalos, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026 That brings to mind a time when a series of near-miss Orioles teams found the wanting ingredient that finally jolted them to excellence. —

Raymond Daniel Burke, Baltimore Sun, 23 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for jolt

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Noun

And in 2009, collision between a plane and a tourist helicopter over the Hudson killed nine people.

— JENNIFER SINCO KELLEHER, CBS News, 28 Mar. 2026
Authorities later said Davide Veglia, 55, of North Miami died after the collision Wednesday night in Biscayne Bay, according to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.

— Milena Malaver, Miami Herald, 27 Mar. 2026