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appal

/æpæl/ verb · British & US
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What does appal mean?

verb

To cause someone to feel shocked or dismayed, often because of a sudden realization or discovery. To shock or dismay someone.

Example

"The news appalled many people, who felt that the government had acted unconstitutionally."

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