appal | ||
1. | [ verb ] strike with disgust or revulsion | |
Synonyms: | shock outrage scandalize appall scandalise offend | |
Examples: | "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends" |
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Related terms: | disgust daze scandal scandal scandalization shocker | |
2. | [ verb ] fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised | |
Synonyms: | alarm horrify appall dismay | |
Examples: | "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview" "The news of the executions horrified us" |
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Related terms: | frighten shock horror alarm | |
Similar spelling: |
appall appeal Apel apply Apple Appel Apulia Appell Apollo |