Synonyms & related words for appall

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of appall — including horrify, dismay, shock, terrify, offend, nauseate. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to appall

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Synonyms for appall

Common synonyms for appall include horrify, dismay, shock, terrify, offend, nauseate, disconcert, astound — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does appall come from?

The word appall breaks down into one root of Latin origin: the root -pall, from Latin pallidus (“pale”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.