appall

Meanings

• verb

  cause (someone) strong feelings of shock, horror, or disgust

  - "The news of the accident appalled everyone."
  - "I was appalled by the behavior of the children."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈpɔːl/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

affright , daunt , depress , dismay , frighten , scare , terrify

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with appall
call , fall , mall , pall

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Variants

List of all variants of appall that leads to same result
appal , appall , appalled , appalling , appalls , appals

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Etymology

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Originated in the late 15th century from the Middle English word 'appelen' meaning 'to shock, frighten, or stun'

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Trivia

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1. The word 'appall' is often used in legal contexts to describe the reaction of a jury or judge to particularly heinous crimes.

2. The term 'appalling conditions' is commonly used to describe extremely unpleasant or distressing situations.

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Related Concepts

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1. shock: A strong emotional response to a sudden and distressing experience.

2. horror: A strong feeling of fear, disgust, or shock in response to something.

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Culture

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Appall has been used extensively in literature and poetry to express strong emotions and reactions.

How to Memorize "appall"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person's face expressing shock and disgust. Visualize the word 'appall' written in bold letters.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'appall' with strong emotions and reactions.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the phrase 'Appall is a strong word for shock and disgust'

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