"shock value" meaning in English

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Noun

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} shock value (uncountable)
  1. The potential of an image, action, etc. to provoke a sharp reaction, typically of a negative emotion. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Psychology
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