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appall vs scare

scare vs appall

appall is not a noun while scare is a noun.

appall and scare both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appall No No Yes No
scare Yes No Yes No
As verbs, scare is a hypernym of appall; that is, scare is a word with a broader meaning than appall:
  • appall: fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
  • scare: cause fear in
Other hypernyms of appall include affright, fright, frighten.
appall (noun) scare (noun)
a sudden attack of fear
sudden mass fear and anxiety over anticipated events
appall (verb) scare (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion cause fear in
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Difference between appall and scare

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