appal
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
Etymology
Origin of appal
C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale
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Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West, added that the situation "continued to appal".
From BBC ● Nov. 20, 2022
The wild child of rock n' roll had found a whole new generation to appal.
From BBC ● Oct. 28, 2022
Then, the plan held, overreaction from these groups would appal “normies”, or normal, average Americans.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 15, 2018
It needs films that challenge and disturb, that appal and revolt; that have us bolting towards the exit in search of a stiff drink at 10am.
From The Guardian ● May 18, 2018
Better to wake if even your dreams appal you.
From "Der Tag" The Tragic Man by J. M. (James Matthew) Barrie
Francis said she was appalled upon learning the result of the appeal two days into the current semester.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 2, 2026
Sheeran has responded, saying he's been "appalled by the conflict between Israel and Palestine", but would not be drawn into a political debate.
From BBC ● Sep. 18, 2026
The Yosemite NPS Employees Union said it was "appalled" by the ceding of public lands for private interests, calling the proposed trade "antithetical to what we stand for" as stewards of the park.
From Barron's ● Aug. 28, 2026
He also tried to subtly rebut concerns among those who had watched the debate and were appalled by Graham’s gaffe.
From Slate ● Aug. 25, 2026
Now they were faced with the realization of separation, and in the appalled silence that followed the decision Longridge watched Elizabeth’s face screw up in the prelude to tears.
From "The Incredible Journey" by Sheila Burnford
He said the idea was appalling — and not just to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
He also said then that the "appalling atrocity of slavery" stains Britain's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
“The events that took place on our campus in 2024 were appalling then and remain so now,” the message said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 30, 2026
Jay-Z, pictured at the Met Gala in May 2026, previously hit out at the "frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations"
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
His career had been noteworthy only in its appalling rigor.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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