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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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Home Secretary Yvette Cooper said this would "ensure these appalling crimes are taken seriously" but the Conservatives said the measures were "too little, too late".

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Streeting had called for his former assistant to resign, saying: "There are no excuses for his appalling behaviour. I am calling for him, again, to resign as a Redbridge councillor immediately."

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The East Belfast MP said the band's position was "appalling and outrageous" and said there was a collective political will in London and Dublin to "call out" their comments.

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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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