˜yÐÄvlog

Advertisement

Advertisement

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.

    Synonyms: ,



Discover More

˜yÐÄvlog 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
Discover More

Synonym Study

Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

The inquiry concluded many children were living in "appalling conditions" and suffering significant impacts to their health and education as a result.

From

The NGO ActionAid called the month-long Israeli ban on aid entering Gaza "appalling" and warned a "new cycle of starvation and thirst" loomed.

From

The Signal breach is appalling from all sides, each so dangerous that it is hard to determine which angle is more threatening from a national security perspective:

From

"The junta needs to break from its appalling past practice and ensure that humanitarian aid quickly reaches those whose lives are at risk in earthquake-affected areas," she said.

From

He was horrified by what he found: "The conditions he was living in were appalling. I was absolutely astounded."

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement