verb
- to shock or horrify someone greatly
Usage: British spelling; American spelling is ‘appall’
Examples
- The conditions in the prison appalled the visiting inspector.
- She was appalled by his rude behavior at dinner.
- The violence in the film appalled many viewers.
- It appals me that such cruelty still exists.
- The state of the abandoned building appalled the neighbors.
- His complete lack of remorse appalled the judge.