Appal and Benumb

Appal

Appal verb - Strike with disgust or revulsion.

Benumb and appal are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Benumb" instead a verb "Appal".

Nearby Word: appalling

Benumb

Benumb verb - To reduce or weaken in strength or feeling.

Appal and benumb are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appal" instead a verb "Benumb".
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Benumb and Appal. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/appal/benumb
Appal & Benumb. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/appal/benumb>.
Benumb or Appal. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/appal/benumb.
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