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also appal
as in to shock
to cause an unpleasant surprise for
conditions inside the house overrun with cats simply appalled animal control officers
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Recent Examples of appall
Seated beside Rosado on Wednesday, Lopez appeared appalled at what had transpired in recent weeks.
—
Tess Riski
june 18,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.
—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
Taxpayers were rightfully appalled.
—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Which is why advocates are appalled.
—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was flat-out appalled.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Some were appalled by the cynicism of the company’s pitch, others by its client list, which included indie artists whose popularity fans preferred to imagine had spread organically.
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Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
The proposal appalled the science community and lawmakers.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Tess Riski
june 18,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
Democratic lawmakers were predictably appalled by Pulte’s selection.
—
Shane Harris,
The Atlantic,
2 June 2026
Taxpayers were rightfully appalled.
—
Mercury News Editorial Board,
Mercury News,
29 May 2026
Which is why advocates are appalled.
—
Jack Dolan,
Los Angeles Times,
29 May 2026
Brewers manager Pat Murphy was flat-out appalled.
—
Alejandro Avila Outkick,
FOXNews.com,
27 May 2026
Some were appalled by the cynicism of the company’s pitch, others by its client list, which included indie artists whose popularity fans preferred to imagine had spread organically.
—
Lane Brown,
Vulture,
15 May 2026
The young Forster recoiled from the school’s culture of authoritarianism and militaristic chauvinism, which may have found expression in the students’ often appalling attitudes toward their own mothers.
—
Jessica Winter,
New Yorker,
7 May 2026
The proposal appalled the science community and lawmakers.
—
Victor Tangermann,
Futurism,
9 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for appall
Verb
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The attack shocked Monaco, a coastal playground for the rich and famous known for its tax-friendly incentives, royal family and Formula 1 Grand Prix.
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The exact same thing happened back in 2018 when Hirving Lozano shocked Germany.
Verb
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She would be horrified, hurt—ashamed, even, of Zeenat’s behavior.
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Alicent looks understandably horrified to see her father's head on the ground away from his body.
Verb
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The unusual attack Monday night stunned the elite principality on the Mediterranean Coast.
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The South American side stunned four-time world champions Germany 4-3 on penalties after the teams were tied 1-1 following extra time on Monday, pulling off one of the biggest upsets in World Cup history.
Verb
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At the time of writing, as the Marine Traffic map shows, tanker traffic is barely moving through the Strait, and many ships, unable to obtain insurance or with their owners frightened at the level of risk involved, are refusing to advance.
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But because the president has frightened Congress, Congress doesn’t raise its voice when the president puts his Albert Speer–like building project, or intends to, on Congress’s land.
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“Appall.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appall. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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