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Appaling

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dismaynounA sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
scandalizeverb(transitive) To cause great offense to (someone).
appallverb(transitive) To fill with horror or indignation; to dismay.
offendverb(transitive) To hurt the feelings of; to displease; to make angry; to insult.
outragenoun(uncountable) The resentful, indignant, or shocked anger aroused by such acts.
horrifyverbTo cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.
shocknounA sudden, heavy impact.
alarmnounAny sound or information intended to give notice of approaching danger; a warning sound to arouse attention; a warning of danger.
mortifyverb(transitive, usually used passively) To injure the dignity of; to embarrass; to humiliate.
unnerveverbTo make somebody nervous, upset, alarm, shake the resolve of.
stunverb(transitive) To incapacitate; especially by inducing disorientation or unconsciousness.
petrifyverbTo immobilize with fright.
awefulMisspelling of awful. [Very bad.]
discustingMisspelling of disgusting. [Causing disgust; repulsive; distasteful.]
loathesomeMisspelling of loathsome. [Highly offensive; abominable, sickening.]
dispicablenounMisspelling of despicable. [Fit or deserving to be despised; contemptible; mean.]
monsterousMisspelling of monstrous. [Hideous or frightful.]
embarrasingMisspelling of embarrassing. [Causing embarrassment; leading to a feeling of uncomfortable shame or self-consciousness.]
'orriblePronunciation spelling of horrible. [Causing horror; terrible; shocking.]
ignominousMisspelling of ignominious. [Marked by great disgrace, dishonour, humiliation, or shame; disgraceful, shameful.]

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