Noun
consternation
IPA /ˌkɒnstəˈneɪʃn/
A strong feeling of shock and worry caused by something unexpected.
See example sentence: consternation
To our consternation, the last train had already left.
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Verb
blanch
IPA /blɑːntʃ/
To become pale because of shock, fear or surprise.
See example sentence: blanch
He blanched when he saw the repair bill.
Verb
appal
IPA /əˈpɔːl/
To shock someone deeply because something is very bad.
See example sentence: appal
The amount of rubbish left on the beach appalled us.
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