Definitions from Wiktionary (shock and awe)
▸ noun: (military, also figuratively) A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force.
▸ verb: (military, also figuratively) To use the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise use a spectacular display of force or authority.
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▸ noun: (military, also figuratively) A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force.
▸ verb: (military, also figuratively) To use the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise use a spectacular display of force or authority.
Similar:
shock,
shell shock,
sabre-rattling,
shock troop,
demonstration,
shockumentary,
shock wave,
pyrotechnics,
shock rock,
shockvertising,
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Adjectives:
shocky,
shock,
startling,
shockable,
intershock,
explosive,
jolting,
open-mouthed,
shell shocked,
astound,
mindblowing
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