Appall

Pronunciation: /əˈpɔːl/

Appall (verb)

  1. to make someone feel very shocked or upset about something unpleasant.

Examples

  • The news can appall anyone who hears it.
  • The news of the accident will appall everyone.

Common collocations: appall someone, be appalled by, deeply appalled

Synonyms of Appall

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Appall

  • — To ease someone's distress or fear.
  • — To restore confidence or calmness.