American English pronunciation
How to pronounce appalled
IPA transcription: [ə'pɔld]
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Verb
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strike with disgust or revulsion
“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
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strike with disgust or revulsion
“The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends”
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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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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”
Adjective
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struck with fear, dread, or consternation
Usage examples
- The execution of the King would have appalled him.
- Caroline was appalled.
- Though initially appalled, she comes to appreciate Victor's thoroughness.
- But others were appalled.
- Appalled, Martin refuses Sonia access to Rebecca.