Definitions

1. verb

to shock or offend someone deeply; to cause someone to lose respect for someone or something

“The politician’s scandalous behavior appalled the public.”

2. verb

to cause great fear or anxiety; to intimidate

“The eerie atmosphere of the abandoned house appalled the group of friends.”

3. noun

a shocking or disgusting thing

“The appalling crime shook the community.”

4. verb

to cause something to be no longer liked or approved

“The new policy appalled many of the city’s residents.”