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Appall Definition & Meaning

appall
verb
  1. strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"
  2. 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"

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What does appall mean?
strike with disgust or revulsion; "The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends" 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"
What part of speech is appall?
Appall is a verb.
How many definitions does appall have?
Appall has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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