appal

[ uh-pawl ]

verb (used with object)

, Chiefly British.

, ap·palled, ap·pal·ling.

1. appall.

appal

/ əˈpɔːl /

verb

1. tr to fill with horror; shock or dismay

Word History and Origins

Origin of appal¹

C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale

Example Sentences

The prospect of long-term inmates being freed early appals Mrs McDonald, who is backing concerns voiced by Victim Support Scotland.

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Hold on - whether that prospect thrills you, appals you, or leaves you cold, don't make that assumption.

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Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West, added that the situation "continued to appal".

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The wild child of rock n' roll had found a whole new generation to appal.

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"I know this will shock and appal the local community and I want to assure them we will do all we can to identify and bring to justice those responsible."

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