Synonyms of rocked

rocked

verb

past tense of rock

1

as in lurched

to make a series of unsteady side-to-side motions

the boat was rocking so much that several passengers felt seasick

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lurched
• swayed
• shook
• rolled
• jerked
• tossed
• halted
• vibrated
• wobbled
• careened
• tumbled
• faltered
• seesawed
• weaved
• pitched
• staggered
• jolted
• reeled
• stumbled
• hobbled
• tottered
• floundered
• wavered
• waddled
• bucked
• toddled
• vacillated
• blundered
• teetered
• hitched
• oscillated
• undulated
• waggled
• doddered
• wagged

2

as in faltered

to swing unsteadily back and forth or from side to side

the drunk rocked on his heels for a moment and then fell flat on his back

Synonyms & Similar Words

• faltered
• shook
• wobbled
• trembled
• shuddered
• lurched
• tottered
• wavered
• vibrated
• teetered
• quivered
• stumbled
• floundered
• weaved
• quaked
• staggered
• reeled
• toddled
• quavered
• careened

3

as in stunned

to make senseless or dizzy by a blow

she rocked the mugger with a single punch and then ran

Synonyms & Similar Words

• stunned
• dazed
• paralyzed
• struck
• punched
• hit
• slammed
• smacked
• knocked silly
• slapped
• pounded
• knocked out
• deadened
• banged
• knocked for a loop
• numbed
• thumped
• whacked
• stupefied
• battered
• pummeled
• hammered
• bopped
• rapped
• buffeted
• chopped
• slugged
• clobbered
• socked
• benumbed
• clocked
• bashed
• smote
• swatted
• beat
• bludgeoned
• belted
• walloped
• knocked down
• mauled
• bowled over
• pasted
• pelted
• mangled
• thwacked
• cuffed
• clouted
• bunged
• whaled
• bonked
• drubbed

4

as in surprised

to make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected

the news of the mayor's sudden death rocked the city

Synonyms & Similar Words

• surprised
• stunned
• amazed
• shocked
• startled
• astonished
• astounded
• thunderstruck
• stupefied
• dumbfounded
• flabbergasted
• bowled over
• took by surprise
• floored
• took aback
• bewildered
• perplexed
• blindsided
• confused
• jarred
• dazed
• disconcerted
• shook up
• befuddled
• blew away
• nonplussed
• dismayed
• muddled
• confounded
• knocked for a loop
• discomfited

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of rocked

The model rocked a feathery pink strapless top, with hues of burgundy and purple, and a flowy skirt. — Edward Segarra, USA Today, 7 July 2026

The coffee house was rocked when Egypt scored and when the Pharaohs’ goalkeeper saved Messi’s penalty kick. — ABC News, 7 July 2026

Explosions rocked Syria’s capital Tuesday and injured at least 18 people as France’s president met with his counterpart in a landmark visit to the country rebuilding from years of civil war, Syria’s Interior Ministry said. — Omar Albam, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2026

Her belief in the legal system is rocked after she is raped by a colleague. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 7 July 2026

While enjoying a relaxing boat and beach day, Hudson rocked the perfect LBB—or little black bikini. — Meg Walters, InStyle, 7 July 2026

The allegations against Platner are the latest in a string of accusations of malfeasance, which have rocked Democrats who are eager to defeat Collins. — Garrett Downs,justin Papp, CNBC, 6 July 2026

The strike rocked the Ecuadorians, whose stingy defense had been their hallmark throughout qualifying for this World Cup, and La Tri gathered together for a pep talk as Azteca boomed around them. — Hannah Keyser, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

This piece can be read in the context of an event that rocked Koreans, and the world, in 2016. — Shanti Escalante-De Mattei, ARTnews.com, 30 June 2026