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The correct spelling is appall.

How to pronounce appall

/əˈpɔːl/
verb

IPA: /əˈpɔːl/

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The correct spelling is appall. To fill with horror; to dismay. For example: "The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury."

Usage Examples

The evidence put forth at the court appalled most of the jury.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To fill with horror; to dismay.
  2. 2.To make pale; to blanch.
  3. 3.To weaken; to reduce in strength
  4. 4.To grow faint; to become weak; to become dismayed or discouraged.
  5. 5.To lose flavour or become stale.

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