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Appals

To fill with horror; to dismay.

📖 Definitions of "Appals"

verb
  1. 1

    To fill with horror; to dismay.

    "The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury."

  2. 2

    To make pale; to blanch.

  3. 3

    To weaken; to reduce in strength

  4. 4

    To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Appals"

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WordDefinition
dismayverbTo cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy.
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.
outrageverb(transitive) To inspire feelings of outrage in.
horrifyverbTo cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.
shockverb(transitive) To cause to be emotionally shocked; to cause (someone) to feel surprised and upset.
alarmverb(transitive) To give (someone) notice of approaching danger or necessary action; to rouse to vigilance; to put on the alert.
shocksnounA sudden, heavy impact.
horrifiesverbTo cause to feel extreme apprehension or unease; to cause to experience horror.
terrifiesverbTo frighten greatly; to fill with terror.
disgustsverbTo cause an intense dislike for something.
annoysverb(transitive) To disturb or irritate, especially by continued or repeated acts; to bother with unpleasant deeds.
infuriatesverbTo make furious or mad with anger; to fill with fury.
angersverbA city, the capital of Maine-et-Loire department, Pays de la Loire, France.
appallsverb(transitive) To fill with horror or indignation; to dismay.
dismaysverbTo cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy.
frightensverb(transitive) To cause to feel fear; to scare; to cause to feel alarm or fright.
astonishesverbTo surprise greatly.
bewildersverb(transitive) To confuse, disorientate, or puzzle someone, especially with many different choices.

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