😱appall

verb
/əˈpɔːl/

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

Example Sentences

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

Synonyms

shock, horrify, disgust, outrage, distress

Antonyms

please, delight, satisfy

Collocations

appall the public, appalling crime, appalling behavior, deeply appalled

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