- a variation of appall.
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
"I know this will shock and appal the local community and I want to assure them we will do all we can to identify and bring to justice those responsible."
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2022
Then, the plan held, overreaction from these groups would appal “normies”, or normal, average Americans.
From The Guardian ● Oct. 15, 2018
Later on in the voyage, when they were navigating the lower stretches of the mighty river, its vastness might appal them, but could never excite their admiration as this early part of the cruise did.
From The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat by Quincy Allen
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
Stanton was appalled when she heard about the fiasco.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
Bryony Rest, a senior immigration lawyer who listened to the recorded conversation, said it was "quite appalling" that a solicitor would appear to suggest a false name for the business owner,
From BBC ● Oct. 21, 2026
He said the idea was appalling — and not just to him.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 9, 2026
"The trust left us in an appalling position," said Neil Russell.
From BBC ● Oct. 8, 2026
He also said then that the "appalling atrocity of slavery" stains Britain's history.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
At this very moment, Stevens, his lordship is doing what he can to remove Foreign Office objections to this appalling idea.'
From "The Remains of the Day" by Kazuo Ishiguro
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