CEFR C1

appal

verb

Meaning

To cause someone to feel shock, horror, or disgust.

Examples

The sheer cruelty of the crime appalled everyone who heard about it.
News of the widespread corruption continued to appal the public.

Synonyms: shock, horrify, dismay, outrage, scandalize

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appal (C1)

verb

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːl/

Definition

To cause someone to feel shock, horror, or disgust.

Examples

The sheer cruelty of the crime appalled everyone who heard about it.
News of the widespread corruption continued to appal the public.

How to Use appal

appal at (prepositional phrase): To be shocked or horrified by something specific. — "Many people appal at the thought of animal cruelty."
appal by (prepositional phrase): To be shocked or horrified by a particular action or situation. — "She was appalled by the sudden change in his behavior."

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