as in terrified
filled with fear or dread
I stood there, aghast, as the vile monster made its way toward me
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Recent Examples of aghast
There are others who are aghast at the idea.
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Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
Even Democratic Senator Catherine Blakespear, a long-time supporter of the project, was aghast.
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Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
Scott was aghast at the piece of the contract and called for an investigation.
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Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
The gun violence prevention folks were aghast at a lot of these rules, particularly this rollback of engaged in the business.
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Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aghast
Anand Menon,
Time,
13 June 2026
Even Democratic Senator Catherine Blakespear, a long-time supporter of the project, was aghast.
—
Jon Coupal,
Oc Register,
25 May 2026
Scott was aghast at the piece of the contract and called for an investigation.
—
Gray Rohrer,
Sun Sentinel,
22 May 2026
The gun violence prevention folks were aghast at a lot of these rules, particularly this rollback of engaged in the business.
—
Dana Taylor,
USA Today,
15 May 2026
See All Example Sentences for aghast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aghast
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Sunday, June 21, at a home in LaGrange, and the suspect’s 2-year-old daughter was among the terrified witnesses, the Lenoir County Sheriff’s Office said in court documents.
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Psilocybin, in particular, appears to be highly effective for helping people with terminal illnesses feel less terrified of dying.
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Even young raccoons can bite or scratch when frightened, and wild animals can carry parasites and diseases, says Rakestraw.
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When customers are frustrated, frightened, confused or considering leaving, those become high-risk moments.
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That's the part so many seem afraid to say out loud.
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The people who worked for cooperatives were particularly afraid.
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The first police officer on the scene quickly ran back to the station for help, while neighbors calmed the horrified Lizzie.
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As a horrified Sam inadvertently observes, a creature has been sating itself on his buddy’s brain.
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Still, farmworkers across the country are scared to go to work.
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In Utah, doctors continue to reassure scared patients and lobby for better public health policy.
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Her mom was incredibly proud — and a bit shocked — that a Black man had been elected president.
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While perusing an old friend’s social media account, she was shocked to see a little boy in the background of one of the photos.
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Scenes involving firearms alarmed distributors still grappling with the aftermath of the Columbine massacre, while the film’s October release via Newmarket was further complicated by a trailer prominently featuring an airplane crash just weeks after the September 11 attacks.
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That relationship lasted until 2016, when Mobileye dropped Tesla as a customer after being alarmed that a driver assistance system was being sold to end users as driverless technology.
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“Aghast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aghast. Accessed 27 Jun. 2026.
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