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shock·ing
 shocking
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- pronunciation:
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adjective |
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When something is shocking, it is extremely surprising and upsetting at the same time. A shocking thing could be horrible, scary, or disgusting.
After seeing that shocking scene in the movie, Ella had nightmares for days.- synonyms:
- disgusting, startling, stunning
- similar words:
- offensive, striking, surprising, upsetting
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| related words: |
horrible |
| derivation: |
shockingly (adv.) |
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