Appalled and Dumbstruck

Appalled

Appalled adjective - Struck with fear, dread, or consternation.

Dumbstruck and appalled are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Dumbstruck" instead an adjective "Appalled".

Nearby Words: appalling, appallingly

Dumbstruck

Dumbstruck adjective - Affected with sudden and great wonder or surprise.
Usage example: the dumbstruck ecotourists gaped in silence as the enormous whale breached near their vessel
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Appalled and dumbstruck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appalled" instead an adjective "Dumbstruck".
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