Translations for „appal“ in the English » German Dictionary

ap·pal <-ll->, Am ap·pall [əˈpɔ:l] VB trans

to appal sb

jdn entsetzen

to be appalled at [or by] sth

über etw acc entsetzt sein

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English

The story of the "romance of the century" has been told many times, but still has the ability to enthral and appal in equal measure.

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It is the virulence, tastelessness and, above all, the stupidity of most of the attacks on her that so appal.

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These possibilities will appal some climbers, including this former one.

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Very pretty, very svelte and very anxious not to appal or upset gentle palates with rough textures or butch flavours.

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It would embarrass me, appal you and disgust anyone with a conscience.

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There is a desperation that comes with addiction that you will go to incredible lengths to get it and you'll do things that appal you.

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Police believe they know the motive, which they have said was "misguided", "beyond comprehension" and would appal most people.

www.stuff.co.nz

We ask these people to face risks that would terrify us and commit acts that would appal us, with only camaraderie and a sense of duty to support them.

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