Main Entry: ¹pall

Pronunciation: \ˈpȯl\

Function: verb

Etymology: Middle English, short for appallen to become pale — more at appall

Date: 14th century

intransitive verb 1 : to lose strength or effectiveness
2 : to lose in interest or attraction <his humor began to pall on us>
3 : dwindle <our enthusiasm soon palled>transitive verb 1 : to cause to become insipid
2 : to deprive of pleasure in something by satiating

synonyms see satiate