as in terrified
filled with fear or dread
I stood there, aghast, as the vile monster made its way toward me
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Recent Examples of aghast
Valerie Karr, who has been working in disability rights for two decades, understands that impulse but is aghast at the cost to the people her small business served: disabled children in impoverished countries.
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Needless to say, the internet was aghast that anyone would eat snow.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
The diplomats assembled in Munich were, expectedly, aghast.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Those who voted against him — and some who stayed home last November — were aghast.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Belinda Luscombe, TIME, 4 Mar. 2025
Needless to say, the internet was aghast that anyone would eat snow.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2025
The diplomats assembled in Munich were, expectedly, aghast.
—Newsweek, 21 Feb. 2025
Those who voted against him — and some who stayed home last November — were aghast.
—J. David Goodman, New York Times, 21 Feb. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for aghast
Adjective
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Will Poulter has never been afraid to get rough on screen and the same apparently applies to his work process as well.—
Harrison Richlin,
IndieWire,
6 Apr. 2025
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And most importantly, surround yourself with other women who think big, talk money openly, and aren’t afraid to build serious wealth.—
Melissa Houston,
Forbes.com,
6 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Hearts Melt At Moment 'Shut Down' Foster Dog Decides To Trust New Family By Rachael O'Connor Life and Trends Reporter Newsweek Is A Trust Project Member news article 0 Animal lovers' hearts have soared at the moment a frightened foster dog chose to trust the family in her new home.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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That takes some fortitude, when world trade is on the verge of collapse, consumers are frightened and businesses can’t plan anything.—
William Baldwin,
Forbes.com,
4 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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Three minors heard gunfire and believed they had been fired at, and were scared of being shot, wrote Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Walls.—
Kevin Fixler,
Idaho Statesman,
9 Apr. 2025
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For those who have been scared to shift away from grays and creams, these shades offer an ideal compromise.—
Quincy Bulin,
Southern Living,
8 Apr. 2025
Adjective
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The model's celebrity friends were equally shocked at the haircut.—
Catherine Santino,
People.com,
1 Apr. 2025
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And the reaction from the crew members on set as David rejected deal after deal was equally shocked.—
Dalton Ross,
EW.com,
26 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Black is the ideal guy for the job here, screaming in agony while applying the nightmare product, and using Chester Cheetah as the alarmed straight man is inspired.—
Ben Rosenstock,
Vulture,
6 Apr. 2025
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Cena's unprovoked assault, following a bizarre accusation, showcased a volatile side, prompting Jim Ross's alarmed reaction.—
Newsweek Staff,
MSNBC Newsweek,
4 Apr. 2025
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“Aghast.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/aghast. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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