Home › Words › S › shockvertisingshockvertisingshockvertising means advertising that is intended to shock the viewer.EtymologyBlend of shock + advertising.nounAdvertising that is intended to shock the viewer.Definitions & examples from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 3.0).Words closest in meaningBy meaning, not spelling — each word's AI semantic fingerprint, nearest first.oddvertisement 56% match — An advertisement using oddvertising. vs shockvertising →advertainment 55% match — A form of communication that combines the elements of advertising and entertainment. vs shockvertising →shocker 53% match — One who or that which shocks or startles. vs shockvertising →shockfic 53% match — Fan fiction which has shocking or disturbing elements. vs shockvertising →malvertising 53% match — Internet advertising whose real intention is to deliver malware to the viewer's computer. vs shockvertising →femvertising 52% match — The use of feminist messages to advertise products to women. vs shockvertising →spamvertise 52% match — To engage in spamvertising. vs shockvertising →counteradvertising 51% match — A form of advertising that aims to dissuade consumers from a product or service. vs shockvertising →