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US
/əˈpɔɫ/
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VERB
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fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
The news of the executions horrified us
I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview -
strike with disgust or revulsion
The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends
How To Use appall In A Sentence
- Second, at the same time, I'm somewhat surprised and mildly appalled that this story hasn't generated a lot of buzz in the blogosphere.
- Moreover, I realized -- experienced, even -- at long last, that "the Body of Christ" is a good deal more than a figure of speech; it is an appalling truth and mystery, uniting us beyond our knowing with one another, and uniting us with an ever greater mystery, the perichoresis ( "circling dance") of the Holy Trinity Who is our One God. Scott Cairns: Recovering the Body of Christ
- At lunch, Monsieur Caïn and his wife, who epitomize the nouveau bourgeoisie, continue to berate their daughter for what they see as appalling manners and lack of respect.
- The following day, North accused his bosses of appalling, dishonest and unethical behaviour.
- The corporate world is appallingly bad at capitalizing on the strengths of its people.
- They are demeaning the quality of public discourse, and setting an appalling example to young people. Times, Sunday Times
- (Isaiah 59: 15-16) (this is the only place where the word appalled is used for the way God feels -- in other words, the only thing which we know God is appalled by is if people are not doing justice) "Blessed are they who maintain justice .... As People of Faith . . . We Must Impeach
- We put you up, and I know that kind of appalls you. CNN Transcript Dec 26, 2005
- Naturally, I was appalled to discover that Knog's entire product line is simply a cheap ruse to smuggle sapphist erotica into America. Conspiracy By Mail: The Hidden Dangers of Online Bicycle Retail
- I was appalled by John's rude behavior.