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appalled

The correct spelling is appalled.

How to pronounce appalled

verb

Say it like: App-all-ed

The correct spelling is appalled. 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.

Meanings

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.

adjective

  1. 1.Shocked, horrified by something unpleasant.

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