 appall |
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| 1. | [ verb ] strike with disgust or revulsion | |
| Synonyms: | shock outrage scandalize appal 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 appal 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: |
appal Appell appeal Apollo Apel Appel apply Apple |
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