1
[ verb ] strike with disgust or revulsion

Synonyms

shock outrage scandalize appall scandalise offend

Examples

"The scandalous behavior of this married woman shocked her friends"

Related terms

disgust daze scandal scandal scandalization shocker

2
[ verb ] fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

Synonyms

alarm horrify appall dismay

Examples

"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview" "The news of the executions horrified us"

Related terms

frighten shock horror alarm

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