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appal

ap·pal

uncommon

verb

1.

strike with disgust or revulsion

  • “The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
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2.

fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

  • “I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview”
  • “The news of the executions horrified us”
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