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shock and awe

UK /ˈʃɒk(ə)nd ˈɔː/US /ˈʃɑk(ə)nd ˈɔ/

noun 1
verb 1
forms 4

noun1

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A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force.
- WWE and WCW gussied up the ritual with a lot of shock-and-awe pyrotechnics and the most innovative use of video graphics this side of MTV. Not so Extreme Championship Wrestling. — 2006

verb1

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To use the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise use a spectacular display of force or authority.
- He was a young soldier still in the great battle of life, not used to see his fellow-combatants drop down by his side; and he felt shocked and awed. — 1877

forms

shocked and awed · shocking and aweing · shocking and awing · shocks and awes

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