jolt

jolt

verb

To move or cause to move with a sudden, abrupt, and often unpleasant jerk.

"The rough road jolted the passengers."

noun

A sudden, abrupt, and often unpleasant physical or emotional shock or movement.

"The bus gave a sudden jolt."

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Synonyms: jerk, jerking, saccade, jar, jounce, shock