Associations to the word «Shocking»
Noun
- Revelation
- Pink
- Brutality
- Blasphemy
- Sudden
- Twist
- Sensibility
- Cruelty
- Upset
- Jolt
- Propriety
- Spectacle
- Vibe
- Funny
- Outrage
- Earring
- Wickedness
- Venus
- Locking
- Addiction
- Startling
- Pilgrim
- Imagery
- Carnage
- Horror
- Tragedy
- Violence
- Storyline
- Scandal
- Offensive
- Elimination
- Climax
- Disclosure
- Footage
- Depiction
- Ebert
- Viewer
- Realism
- Murder
- Headline
- Clarity
- Scene
- Undertaker
- Sexton
- Expose
- Cruel
Adjective
- Outrageous
- Disturbing
- Horrid
- Disgusting
- Sensational
- Provocative
- Shameful
- Dreadful
- Upset
- Pink
- Unnatural
- Vulgar
- Brutal
- Frightening
- Unexpected
- Unconventional
- Insulting
- Stunning
- Inhuman
- Hideous
- Ghastly
- Odious
- Frightful
- Surprising
- Taboo
- Tragic
- Obscene
- Nude
- Unacceptable
- Horrible
- Unprecedented
- Grotesque
- Daring
- Absurd
- Sinful
- Sudden
- Unreal
- Revealing
- Terrible
- Improper
- Instinctive
Wiktionary
SHOCKING, adjective. Inspiring shock; startling
SHOCKING, adjective. Unusually obscene or lewd
SHOCKING, adjective. (colloquial) Extremely bad
SHOCKING, verb. Present participle of shock
SHOCKING, noun. The application of an electric shock.
SHOCKING PINK, noun. A very bright pink colour.
SHOCKING PINK, adjective. Of a very bright pink colour.
Dictionary definition
SHOCKING, adjective. Glaringly vivid and graphic; marked by sensationalism; "lurid details of the accident".
SHOCKING, adjective. Giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation; "scandalous behavior"; "the wicked rascally shameful conduct of the bankrupt"- Thackeray; "the most shocking book of its time".
Wise words
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