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
The right-wing conspiracy theorist was aghast at Trump’s decision to try to pin blame for the Epstein fiasco on Democrats.
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Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Her boots were gone and the deck slippery with fish scales, and one of the fishermen looked aghast at her condition.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Some old-fashioned fishermen, used to working in the marshes, were aghast at the scale of the take.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Padilla is a Democrat and practically everyone representing that side of the political spectrum was aghast at how he was treated.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aghast
Miles Klee, Rolling Stone, 19 July 2025
Her boots were gone and the deck slippery with fish scales, and one of the fishermen looked aghast at her condition.
—Jim Shepard, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
Some old-fashioned fishermen, used to working in the marshes, were aghast at the scale of the take.
—Boyce Upholt, Smithsonian Magazine, 25 June 2025
Padilla is a Democrat and practically everyone representing that side of the political spectrum was aghast at how he was treated.
—Armando Salguero Outkick, FOXNews.com, 13 June 2025
See All Example Sentences for aghast
Recent Examples of Synonyms for aghast
Adjective
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Don’t be afraid to give your rooms multiple purposes Take advantage of the various nooks and crannies in your home.—
The Washington Post,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
16 Aug. 2025
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Make sure to water regularly, especially in warmer months, and don’t be afraid to switch out plants seasonally to keep your containers fresh.—
Elizabeth Fogarty,
Better Homes & Gardens,
16 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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But Wall Street doesn't seem as frightened of tariffs anymore.—
Yeo Boon Ping,
CNBC,
29 July 2025
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As of Monday afternoon, Dickson still wasn’t sure whether someone punched through the window, or if her frightened dog, who heard numerous rounds of shots fired throughout the afternoon, tried to break free.—
Sofi Zeman
July 28,
Kansas City Star,
28 July 2025
Adjective
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When a United Airlines flight issued a mayday call shortly after departure, passengers onboard were doubtlessly scared.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
5 Aug. 2025
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For those not scared of heights, climb even higher up into the Michigan Island Light Station for panoramic views of the Apostle Islands.—
Katherine Lawless,
Travel + Leisure,
2 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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For the most part, the teens are shocked, often horrified, hearing their mothers use the term when talking directly to their fathers.—
Sari Hitchins,
Parents,
11 Aug. 2025
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Tony Caba is accused of killing 45-year-old Roberto Cuevas in front of shocked partygoers near Fourth Ave.—
Sheetal Banchariya,
New York Daily News,
11 Aug. 2025
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Now less alarmed and more reflective, Alaina sees the letters as relics of the house's strange past.—
Alice Gibbs,
MSNBC Newsweek,
28 July 2025
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Mahoney, according to court documents, grew alarmed that her fiancé had seemingly disappeared – eventually going to the home and spotting McGeeney's red Ford F-150 pickup truck parked outside the residence.—
Sarah Rumpf-Whitten,
FOXNews.com,
25 July 2025
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“Aghast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aghast. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.
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