"jolting" in the verb sense
1. jolt, jar
move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
2. jolt
disturb (someone's) composure
"The audience was jolted by the play"
"jolting" in the adjective sense
1. rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jolting, jumpy
causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
"a rough ride"
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