to shock
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to shock
To frighten or unpleasantly surprise someone strongly, so that they suffer a shock or are emotionally upset.
Die Nachricht von dem plötzlichen Todesfall hat uns alle tief geschockt.
The news of the sudden death deeply shocked us all.
The two meanings are easy to distinguish. If it is about feelings, news, or surprises, 'jemanden erschrecken' (to frighten someone) is meant. If a 'Kneipe' (pub), 'Würfeln' (dice), or 'Spielen' (games/playing) is mentioned, it is about the dice game.
Sein plötzlicher Wutausbruch hat mich wirklich geschockt.
His sudden outburst of anger really shocked me.
When something frightens someone, the person is the accusative object. The thing or information that triggers the shock is the subject of the sentence.
Die hohen Strompreise schocken viele Menschen.
The high electricity prices shock many people.
This meaning is colloquial and refers to a popular pub game. It is often used with the preposition 'um' to name what is being played for.
Wir haben gestern Abend um ein paar Runden Bier geschockt.
Yesterday evening we played Schocken for a few rounds of beer.
to calm
'beruhigen' and 'schocken' both describe a strong effect on feelings, but in opposite directions. 'beruhigen' means that someone becomes calmer again or that you bring another person to a calm state. 'schocken' means that someone is badly frightened or unpleasantly surprised and is therefore emotionally unsettled. So 'beruhigen' fits after fear, anger, or excitement; 'schocken' fits with bad news or a very surprising experience.
Die Nachricht vom Unfall hat die ganze Familie geschockt.
The news of the accident shocked the whole family.
Die Ärztin beruhigt das Kind vor der Untersuchung.
The doctor calms the child before the examination.