Synonyms for shell-shock


Grammar : Noun

Top 10 synonyms for shell-shock Other synonyms for the word shell-shock

Définition of shell-shock

  • As in shell shock : noun battle fatigue
  • As in post-traumatic stress disorder : noun condition following trauma
Example sentences :
  • It occurred to me at the time that his excitement might be the outcome of shell-shock.
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • You are aware he was discharged from the Army suffering from shell-shock?
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • In Sir Henry's opinion the shell-shock has aggravated a tendency to the disease.
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • You said you were aware that the accused was discharged from the Army suffering from shell-shock.
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • Witness attributed the pains in the head to the effect of shell-shock.
  • Extract from : « The Shrieking Pit » by Arthur J. Rees
  • "You remind me of a man suffering from shell-shock," he said.
  • Extract from : « The Everlasting Arms » by Joseph Hocking
  • He had been a sufferer from shell-shock and gas, but otherwise sound of limb.
  • Extract from : « The Soul of Susan Yellam » by Horace Annesley Vachell
  • Shell-shock; and gas—that's why he's here for his chest, which is bad again.
  • Extract from : « The Disturbing Charm » by Berta Ruck
  • It is not generally the slight, nervous men who suffer worst from shell-shock.
  • Extract from : « Now It Can Be Told » by Philip Gibbs
  • The Prime Minister said one day, "The world is suffering from shell-shock."
  • Extract from : « Now It Can Be Told » by Philip Gibbs

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