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ap·pall

appall

 
 
pronunciation:
pawl
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part of speech: verb
inflections: appalls, appalling, appalled
definition: to cause to feel shock or horror.
The shooting appalled the whole town.
synonyms:
horrify
antonyms:
charm
similar words:
alarm, dismay, revolt, shock, stun, upset
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