appal

[əˈpɔːl]

appal Definition

greatly dismay or horrify.

Using appal: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "appal" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The news of the terrorist attack appalled everyone.

• Example

  I was appalled by the condition of the house when I arrived.

• Example

  The cruelty of the dictator's regime appalled the international community.

appal Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for appal

• shock
• disgust
• outrage
• offend

Phrases with appal

• be appalled at/by something

  to be shocked and disgusted by something

  Example

  I was appalled by the amount of plastic waste on the beach.

• appalled silence

  a moment of silence in which people express their shock and horror

  Example

  The room fell into an appalled silence as the news of the tragedy spread.

• appalled expression

  a facial expression that shows shock and horror

  Example

  She had an appalled expression on her face when she saw the damage to her car.

Origins of appal

from Old French 'apalir', meaning 'to grow pale'

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Summary: appal in Brief

'Appal' [əˈpɔːl] means to greatly dismay or horrify. It is often used to describe reactions to shocking or disgusting events, as in 'The news of the terrorist attack appalled everyone.' 'Appal' can be followed by 'at' or 'by,' as in 'I was appalled by the amount of plastic waste on the beach.'