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pall

4 entries found.

Main Entry:
1pall 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈpl\
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
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