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How to pronounce aghast in English?

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Synonyms appalled, dismayed, shocked

Examples of aghast

aghast
They were aghast at proposals to pitch loans at flea markets and shopping malls.
From the charlotteobserver.com
When an audit revealed this in April, official Washington was officially aghast.
From the stltoday.com
But the Tory leadership was aghast at Fabricant's proposal for a pact with Ukip.
From the guardian.co.uk
Meanwhile, ordinary Catholics aghast at the scandals have voted with their feet.
From the smh.com.au
The remark by Williams left the audience of players, caddies and sponsors aghast.
From the telegraph.co.uk
She was aghast at his transparent, political toying with the end-game timeline.
From the washingtontimes.com
She was aghast when a trailer pulled up to her home and unloaded the huge sphere.
From the denverpost.com
Piniella was aghast at some of the things he saw in Mesa last February and March.
From the dailyherald.com
At home in Salisbury, the Golding family was first aghast, and then distraught.
From the guardian.co.uk
More examples
  • Aghast(p): struck with fear, dread, or consternation
  • Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror
  • (aghastness) The state or quality of being aghast
  • Struck with overwhelming shock or amazement