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shock
offend
scandalize
scandalise
appal
appall
outrage
Definition: strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
Definition: To cause great offense to (someone).
Definition: To reduce the area and efficiency of a sail by expedient means (e.g. slacking the peak and tricing up the tack) without properly reefing, thus slowing boat speed.