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appall

verb

/əˈpɔːl/

Meaning

To shock or horrify someone with something unpleasant or bad.

The cruelty of the crime appalled the entire community.

shock, horrify, disgust, outrage, distress

please, delight, satisfy

appall the public, appalling crime, appalling behavior, deeply appalled

to stop living; to cease to exist

To make or feel young, healthy, or energetic again.

to dry up and die, typically used for plants

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

to create or write something, especially music, poetry, or a letter

to complain quietly or in a low voice