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appall

[ uh-pawl ]

verb (used with object)

  1. to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay:

    He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes.

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Word History and Origins

Origin of appall1

First recorded in 1275–1325; Middle English, from Middle French ap(p)allir “to grow or make pale,” equivalent to a- a- 5 + pal(l)ir in same sense; pale 1
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Example Sentences

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"The appalling example this episode sets to others needs no emphasis from me."

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Since then, she's consistently been treated in inexcusably appalling ways, having her privacy violated and the vilest of commentary directed at her.

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Spoiler alert: I am pro-due process, and appalled that our executive branch is arguing for its suspension when it comes to immigrants — because, of course, that is the first step to curtailing everyone’s rights.

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She told Sky News: "I can confirm that there are discussions ongoing with the French government about how we stop this appalling and dangerous trade in people that's happening across the English Channel."

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But former defence minister Alec Shelbrooke said it was "appalling" that Mr Hart had "destroyed the sanctity of the whips office" by publishing "very private information" in a book.

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