shock value

English

Noun

shock value (uncountable)

The potential of an image, action, etc. to provoke a sharp reaction, typically of a negative emotion.

Further reading

“shock value”, in Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: Merriam-Webster, 1996–present.
“shock value”, in Collins English Dictionary.

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