Shocking
Shocking adjective - Causing a strong emotional reaction because of unexpectedness.
Terrorising and shocking are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Terrorising" instead an adjective "Shocking".
Terrorising
Shocking and terrorising are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Shocking" instead an adjective "Terrorising".
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Suddenly Shouting: More like Suddenly Snarling, but the Joker drops every last trace of Affably Evil with shocking suddenness during the scene where he's terrorising poor Brian Douglas on video.
Source: Film / The Dark Knight
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