What does APPAL mean?

Appal

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To greatly shock or horrify someone.

Pronunciations: US: /əˈpɔːl/; UK: /əˈpɑːl/

Origin and Usage: The word "appal" is derived from the Old French word "apalir," which means "to grow pale." It was first used in English in the mid-16th century. The word is commonly used to describe a situation where someone is deeply shocked or horrified by something.

Synonyms: Shock, horrify, dismay, astound, stun, surprise, startle.

Related Words: Alarm, amaze, avert, avoid, begin, blame, break, bring, build, burst.

Example Sentences:

• News of the accident appalled everyone in the community.
• The conditions in the factory were enough to appal anyone.
• The sheer scale of the destruction caused by the hurricane appalled the rescue workers.