(military, also figuratively) A doctrine based on the use of spectacular displays of force.

(military, also figuratively) To utilize the "shock and awe" doctrine in an actual or potential conflict, or to otherwise utilize a spectacular display of force or authority.

(geology) A form of quartz with an unusual microscopic structure that has been deformed along planes inside the crystal by the application of extremely high pressure at moderate temperature; generally produced only by hypervelocity impact events, lightning strikes, and nuclear explosions.

plural of after-shock

Alternative spelling of aftershock.

plural of anaphylactic shock

simple past tense and past participle of shock and awe

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of shock and awe

present participle of shock and awe

present participle of shock and awe