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Appall (Verb)

Meaning 1

Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The scenes of devastation left in the wake of the hurricane did appall the rescue workers.
  • Her family was appalled by the prospect of losing their beloved home to the floodwaters.
  • The news of the corruption scandal appalled the public, who had lost trust in the government.
  • Visitors to the concentration camp museum are often appalled by the gruesome realities of the atrocities.
  • The state of disrepair of the once-venerable landmark appalled the new restorer, who vowed to bring it back to its former glory.

Synonyms

  • Dismay
  • Horrify
  • Alarm
  • Appal

Hypernyms

  • Scare
  • Fright
  • Frighten

Hyponyms

  • Shock

Meaning 2

Strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends".

Classification

Verbs of feeling.

Examples

  • The videos of animal cruelty appall most people and serve as a call to action against such heinous crimes.
  • The extreme wealth disparity in the country continues to appall many who struggle to make ends meet.
  • The gruesome details of the murder appall even the most seasoned detectives.
  • The politician's flippant response to the natural disaster appalled the public, who demanded more action.
  • The once-respected businessman's involvement in the embezzlement scheme appalls those who had invested in his companies.

Synonyms

  • Outrage
  • Shock
  • Scandalise
  • Offend
  • Scandalize
  • Appal

Hypernyms

  • Sicken
  • Churn Up
  • Nauseate
  • Disgust
  • Revolt
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