appall
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for appall, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To shock or horrify someone deeply.
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Etymology
Came from Middle English apallen, from Old French apalir ('to grow pale, make pale'); formed from a (Latin ad) and palir ('to grow pale, to make pale'), related to pâle ('pale'), from pallere. Compare pale (adjective) and pall.
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