Associations to the word «Appal»

Wiktionary

APPAL, verb. (British) (less common) Alternative spelling of appall

Dictionary definition

APPAL, verb. Strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends".
APPAL, verb. Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us".

Wise words

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