present participle of shock and awe

present participle of shock and awe

(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.

(US) Used to express disappointment, embarrassment or annoyance.

(transitive) To cause awe in; to make awed.

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of awe-inspire

simple past tense and past participle of awe-inspire

(Judaism) The period of the year surrounding Rosh Hashanah and Yom Kippur

In an awe-inspiring manner or way; so as to produce awe.