appall

verb
UK: /əˈpɔːl/
US: /əˈpɔːl/

  1. To shock or disgust someone very much.

    1. The thought of war appalls me. [ ] [ ]
    2. I was appalled by the terrible condition of their house and garden so much. [ ] [ ]

  2. To horrify; to cause someone to feel extreme shock, disgust, or dismay.

    1. The violence of the crime appalled everyone. [ ] [ ]
    2. It appalls me that people can treat each other so badly because it is very cruel. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

scandalize shock horrify disgust outrage

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "appall" in English means: To shock or disgust someone very much., To horrify; to cause someone to feel extreme shock, disgust, or dismay..

The phonetic transcription of "appall" is /əˈpɔːl/ in British English and /əˈpɔːl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "appall": scandalize, shock, horrify, disgust, outrage.

Example usage of "appall": "The thought of war appalls me.". More examples on the page.