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Term: appalled

Description:

Appalled is an adjective that describes a feeling of extreme shock, horror, or disgust. When someone is appalled, they are deeply disturbed or outraged by something.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Meaning: Feeling shocked, horrified, or disgusted.

Example Sentence: I was appalled by the state of the abandoned house.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Verb

Meaning: To shock or horrify someone; to cause extreme disgust or outrage.

Example Sentence: The graphic images on the news appalled the viewers.

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