Shock"ing, a.

Causing to shake or tremble, as by a blow; especially, causing to recoil with horror or disgust; extremely offensive or disgusting.

The grossest and most shocking villainies. Secker.

-- Shock"ing*ly, adv. -- Shock"ing*ness, n.

<-- Shock troops, a highly trained or seasoned group within an army used to spearhead a strong offensive action. -->

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