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Jolt vs Upset - What's the difference?

jolt | upset | Related terms |

Jolt is a related term of upset.


In lang=en terms the difference between jolt and upset

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while upset is to be upset or knocked over.

As verbs the difference between jolt and upset

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while upset is to make (a person) angry, distressed, or unhappy.

As nouns the difference between jolt and upset

is that jolt is an act of jolting while upset is (uncountable) disturbance or disruption.

As an adjective upset is

(of a person) angry, distressed or unhappy.

Jolt vs Thump - What's the difference?

jolt | thump | Related terms |

Jolt is a related term of thump.


In lang=en terms the difference between jolt and thump

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while thump is to throb with a muffled rhythmic sound.

As verbs the difference between jolt and thump

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while thump is to hit (someone or something) as if to make a.

As nouns the difference between jolt and thump

is that jolt is an act of jolting while thump is a blow that produces a muffled sound.

Thrust vs Jolt - What's the difference?

thrust | jolt | Related terms |


In intransitive terms the difference between thrust and jolt

is that thrust is to enter by pushing; to squeeze in while jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks.

In transitive terms the difference between thrust and jolt

is that thrust is to push or drive with force; to shove while jolt is to shock emotionally.

Jolt vs Impact - What's the difference?

jolt | impact | Related terms |

Jolt is a related term of impact.


In lang=en terms the difference between jolt and impact

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while impact is to collide or strike.

As verbs the difference between jolt and impact

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while impact is to compress; to compact; to press or pack together.

As nouns the difference between jolt and impact

is that jolt is an act of jolting while impact is the striking of one body against another; collision.

Jolt vs Quiver - What's the difference?

jolt | quiver | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As verbs the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while quiver is to shake or move with slight and tremulous motion; to tremble; to quake; to shudder; to shiver.

As nouns the difference between jolt and quiver

is that jolt is an act of jolting while quiver is a container for arrows, crossbow bolts or darts, such as those fired from a bow, crossbow or blowgun.

As an adjective quiver is

nimble, active.

Jolt vs Thunderbolt - What's the difference?

jolt | thunderbolt | Synonyms |

Jolt is a synonym of thunderbolt.


As nouns the difference between jolt and thunderbolt

is that jolt is an act of jolting while thunderbolt is a flash of lightning accompanied by a crash of thunder.

As a verb jolt

is to push or shake abruptly and roughly.

Jolt vs Quake - What's the difference?

jolt | quake | Synonyms |


In intransitive terms the difference between jolt and quake

is that jolt is to shake; to move with a series of jerks while quake is to tremble or shake.

As verbs the difference between jolt and quake

is that jolt is to push or shake abruptly and roughly while quake is to tremble or shake.

As nouns the difference between jolt and quake

is that jolt is an act of jolting while quake is a trembling or shaking.

Nudge vs Jolt - What's the difference?

nudge | jolt | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between nudge and jolt

is that nudge is to near or come close to something while jolt is to shock emotionally.

Dig vs Jolt - What's the difference?

dig | jolt | Related terms |

Dig is a related term of jolt.


As nouns the difference between dig and jolt

is that dig is ditch, dyke while jolt is an act of jolting.

As a verb jolt is

to push or shake abruptly and roughly.

Punch vs Jolt - What's the difference?

punch | jolt | Related terms |


In transitive terms the difference between punch and jolt

is that punch is to make holes in something rail ticket, leather belt, etc while jolt is to shock emotionally.

As a proper noun Punch

is a glove puppet who is the main character used in a Punch and Judy show.

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