1. Causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements
   "a jolting ride";
   - rough, rocky, bumpy, jolty, jumpy

1. Move or cause to move with a sudden jerky motion
   "The bus jolted to a stop";
   - jar
    
2. Disturb (someone's) composure
   "The audience was jolted by the play"

Type of: disturb, move, trouble, upset

Encyclopedia: Jolt