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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pawl]
- /əˈpɔl/
- /əˈpɔːl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-pawl]
- /əˈpɔl/
Definitions of appall word
- transitive verb appall If something appalls you, it disgusts you because it seems so bad or unpleasant. 3
- verb transitive appall to fill with horror or dismay; shock 3
- verb with object appall to fill or overcome with horror, consternation, or fear; dismay: He was appalled by the damage from the fire. I am appalled at your mistakes. 1
- noun appall Greatly dismay or horrify. 1
- transitive verb appall shock, horrify 1
- verb appall (Transitive Verb) To depress or discourage with fear; to impress with fear in such a manner that the mind shrinks, or loses its firmness; to inundate with sudden terror or horror; to dismay. 0
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Origin of appall
First appearance:
before 1275 One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English < Middle French ap(p)allir to grow or make pale, equivalent to a- a-5 + pal(l)ir in same sense; see pale1
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Parts of speech for Appall
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
appall popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for appall
verb appall
- dismay — to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
- dishearten — to depress the hope, courage, or spirits of; discourage.
- intimidate — to make timid; fill with fear.
- frighten — to make afraid or fearful; throw into a fright; terrify; scare.
- alarm — Alarm is a feeling of fear or anxiety that something unpleasant or dangerous might happen.
Antonyms for appall
verb appall
- hearten — to give courage or confidence to; cheer.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
- calm — A calm person does not show or feel any worry, anger, or excitement.
- comfort — If you are doing something in comfort, you are physically relaxed and contented, and are not feeling any pain or other unpleasant sensations.
- gladden — to make glad.
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