1. to cause someone to feel shock, dismay, or horror
Usage: third person singular present tense of 'appall'; often used with passive voice or as a reaction to something disturbing or offensive

Examples

• The violence in the movie appalls many viewers.
• It appalls me that people still hold such prejudiced views.
• The condition of the abandoned building appalls the city inspector.
• Nothing appalls her more than dishonesty.
• The waste of food appalls environmentally conscious consumers.
• Such cruelty to animals appalls most people.
• The rising cost of healthcare appalls families struggling to pay bills.