appalls

variants also appals
present tense third-person singular of appall

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for appalls
Verb
  • Within my book, one of the things that frightens me most is the fact that with censorship, there’s often not a clear red line, right?
    Fiction Non Fiction October 2, Literary Hub, 2 Oct. 2025
  • What specifically frightens you?
    Tim Brinkhof, Big Think, 15 Sep. 2025
Verb
  • While early allergen introduction is not without complexities, the measurable reduction in peanut allergies—once the most common pediatric food allergy and one that terrifies allergy parents—signals a milestone in preventive care.
    Melissa Fleur Afshar, MSNBC Newsweek, 21 Oct. 2025
  • Jesus may haunt Wendell, but Wendell terrifies Lee.
    Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 15 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • But each release specifies exactly which warehouse and even which floors the barrels for a particular batch were matured, which is similar to Hardin’s Creek.
    Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 13 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • James Cook is a great running back and certainly helps open up the passing game, and while the Bills have a decent tight end room and some average pass catchers, there isn't one wide receiver on the roster who scares teams.
    Jon Conahan, MSNBC Newsweek, 24 Oct. 2025
  • And yet, even though not having children is becoming more widely accepted and understood in our society, there’s something about a woman who has never been married that still confuses and scares people.
    Jessica Radloff, Glamour, 23 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Instead of pulling himself up, Red Hood shocks the hero with a hand buzzer and falls into the chemicals.
    Jordan Moreau, Variety, 14 Oct. 2025
  • Customers spend an average of $30 to $40 on costumes and $10 to $20 on joke or gag items, like a doughnut with a roach attached to the bottom, or a fake car fob that shocks the hand.
    Michael Butler, Miami Herald, 9 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Tallulah asks, shocked, which offends Maia.
    Leia Mendoza, Variety, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Think of the chatbots that enrage customers, copy that erases brand voice, email that offends prospects, or sales outreach that overwhelms without engaging.
    Andrea Hill, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2025
Verb
  • What amazes her is how someone chose to save these items and hang on to them for future generations.
    Angela Velasquez, Sourcing Journal, 24 Oct. 2025
  • Personality-wise, Luca amazes me.
    Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Oct. 2025
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“Appalls.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/appalls. Accessed 28 Oct. 2025.

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