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aghast

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adj/əˈɡæst//əˈɡɑːst//əˈɡast/
  1. 1

    Terrified; struck with amazement; showing signs of terror or horror.

    • I was aghast when the incident unfolded in front of me.
    • 1985, Les Misérables, the song "Red and Black" I am agog! I am aghast! Is Marius in love at last?

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