shock tactic

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a surprising and upsetting method used to influence people

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  • They were desperate enough to try shock tactics.
  • The advertising campaign used shock tactics to grab public attention.
  • Some politicians employ shock tactics to sway public opinion during elections.
  • His speech was full of shock tactics designed to provoke a reaction.
  • Many argue that using shock tactics in education can be counterproductive.
  • The documentary resorted to shock tactics to highlight the issue's severity.
  • She criticized the organization for its reliance on shock tactics rather than reasoned argument.
  • The director chose to use a shock tactic in the opening scene to immediately engage the audience.
  • While effective in the short term, shock tactics often alienate people in the long run.
  • The activist group's latest protest employed a controversial shock tactic.