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ghast
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feeling terrified or shocked about something terrible or unexpected
- She was aghast when she saw the extent of the damage after the storm.
- The news anchor reported with an aghast expression as the tragic event unfolded.
- He stood aghast at the crime scene, unable to process what had happened.
- They stared aghast at the wreckage of the car after the terrible accident.
- He was left aghast when he learned about the sudden and unexplained disappearance of his colleague.