Pronunciation: /pɔl/
noun a cloth spread over a coffin, hearse, or tomb
A1 The dark clouds cast a pall over the town.
A2 The news of the accident spread a pall of sadness over the community.
B1 The loss of their beloved pet cast a pall on the family's holiday celebrations.
B2 The scandal surrounding the politician's actions cast a pall on his reputation.
C1 The economic downturn has cast a pall over the future prospects of the company.
C2 The tragic events of the war have left a pall of despair over the entire nation.
verb to become less appealing or interesting
A1 The dark clouds cast a pall over the village.
A2 The news of the accident pall the mood of the party.
B1 The ongoing conflict has pall the atmosphere in the region.
B2 The loss of their beloved pet pall the family for weeks.
C1 The corruption scandal has pall the reputation of the company.
C2 The tragic event cast a pall over the entire community.
formal The pall of smoke hung over the city as the firefighters battled the blaze.
informal There was a pall of silence in the room after the argument.
slang The party was a total pall, nobody was having any fun.
figurative The news of the company's bankruptcy cast a pall over the employees.
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