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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Synonyms for Dumbstruck
Appalled and dumbstruck are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Appalled" instead an adjective "Dumbstruck".
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Related pairs
- overwhelmed and appalled
- overwhelmed and dumbstruck
- shocked and appalled
- shocked and dumbstruck
- stunned and appalled
- stunned and dumbstruck
- bewildered and appalled
- bewildered and dumbstruck
- aghast and appalled
- aghast and dumbstruck
- startled and appalled
- startled and dumbstruck
- dismayed and appalled
- dismayed and dumbstruck
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