___ in the face (shock) Crossword Clue

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___ in the face (shock) Crossword Answer

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(noun)
1. the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand
2. a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)
(adverb)
1. directly
(verb)
1. hit with something flat, like a paddle or the open hand

Hint 2: Clue Definitions

SHOCK (noun)
1. the violent interaction of individuals or groups entering into combat
2. a sudden jarring impact
SHOCK (verb)
1. surprise greatly; knock someone’s socks off
2. inflict a trauma upon
FACE (noun)
1. a contorted facial expression
2. a specific size and style of type within a type family
FACE (verb)
1. oppose, as in hostility or a competition
2. be oriented in a certain direction, often with respect to another reference point; be opposite to

Hint 3: Anagram

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