appal
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appal or (US) appall (əˈpɔːl) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —vb , (US) -pals, -palling, -palled, -palls, -palling, -palled | |
| (tr) to fill with horror; shock or dismay | |
| [C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale] | |
| appall or (US) appall | |
| —vb | |
| [C14: from Old French appalir to turn pale] | |
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Appal
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
| an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance. |
Example sentences
The confused noise which came from the contending armies were enough to appal the stoutest hearts.
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