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appall
Appall (verb) means to shock or horrify someone deeply.
verb
1
To shock or horrify someone deeply.
"The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury."
2
(archaic) To turn pale, or to make something pale.
3
(archaic) To make something weaker.
4
(archaic) To become weak or faint, or to lose courage.
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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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What is the meaning of appall?
"appall" (verb) means to shock or horrify someone deeply.
What is another word for appall?
Other words for "appall" include dismay, alarm, offend, outrage, horrify, scandalize.
What is the opposite of appall?
The opposite of "appall" is reassure.
What are the different meanings of appall?
"appall" has 3 main meanings: 1. To shock or horrify someone deeply; 2. (archaic) To turn pale, or to make something pale; 3. (archaic) To make something weaker.
