verb
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES
a horrific/terrible/appalling crash
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a horrific crash in which three teenage boys were killed
an awful/appalling tragedy (= very unpleasant and shocking )
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This is an appalling tragedy which will haunt us for the rest of our lives.
appalling/dreadful conditions (= very bad )
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Some of the animals were being kept in appalling conditions.
be alarmed/appalled/upset etc at the prospect (of sth)
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She was secretly appalled at the prospect of being looked after by her aunt.