appal
pronunciation
How to pronounce appal in British English:
UK [əˈpɔːl]
How to pronounce appal in American English:
US [əˈpɔːl]
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- Verb:
- strike with disgust or revulsion
- fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Word Origin
Example
- 1. They are appal at the news .
- 2. Not only did the tape appal jurors ; it also disgusted the millions who saw it on television .
- 3. To survive , the currency may come to acquire a level of fiscal-policy co-ordination that will appal the british .
- 4. But if the chinese disdain the cheeses enjoyed by europeans , they themselves adore some stinky foods that would appal many foreigners .