appal

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appal /əˈpɔːl/

AM appall

1. V-T If something appals you, it disgusts you because it seems so bad or unpleasant. 使厭惡
The new-found strength of local militancy appals many observers. 新發現的地方軍事行動戰鬭力讓很多觀察員厭惡。

剑桥词典

He witnessed some appalling acts of barbarism during the war .
Conditions in the prison are said to be appalling.
Your table manners are appalling - don't you know how to use a knife and fork ?
After her appalling behaviour , we had no option but to dismiss her.
The standard of cleanliness in some of these restaurants is frankly appalling.