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electroshock

[ih-lek-truh-shok] / ɪˈlɛk trəˌʃɒk /
NOUN
electric shock therapy
Synonyms
WEAK
ECT convulsive therapy electroconvulsive therapy electroshock therapy shock therapy shock treatment
NOUN
electroconvulsive therapy
Synonyms
WEAK
ECT convulsive therapy electric shock therapy electroshock therapy shock therapy shock treatment

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Electroshock weapons are designed to temporarily incapacitate suspects with a shock before police detain them.

From Barron's • Feb. 19, 2026

Keep checking back to the Sims site for updates on our team riders, dealer locator and watch for the contest details on how to win and Limited Edition Sims Electroshock board.

From Time Magazine Archive

New York, New York�Sims Snowboards is ready to give away 10 of our coveted Limited Edition Electroshock snowboards.

From Time Magazine Archive

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