Appall

usgb/əˈpɔl/
verb

To cause someone to feel shock or dismay.

The news of the disaster appalled the entire community.
Visual representation of "appall" - to cause someone to feel shock or dismay

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appall at,appall by,appall someone

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Emotion

The word captures a strong emotional reaction to something negative.

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Hearing about the mistreatment of animals can appall many people.
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Literary

Used in literature to convey emotions of characters affected by shocking events.

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The (novel) appalls the reader with its vivid portrayal of the war.
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Formal

Frequently used in more serious or formal contexts, such as news reports.

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Reports of human rights abuses appall representatives worldwide.
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