appal
Americanverb (used with object)
verb
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Origin of appal
C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale
Example Sentences
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The prospect of long-term inmates being freed early appals Mrs McDonald, who is backing concerns voiced by Victim Support Scotland.
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Hold on - whether that prospect thrills you, appals you, or leaves you cold, don't make that assumption.
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Ruth Jones, Labour MP for Newport West, added that the situation "continued to appal".
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The wild child of rock n' roll had found a whole new generation to appal.
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"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."
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