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appall Antonyms

Opposite of appall

Pinning down the opposite of appall requires matching its exact sense, so the antonyms and opposite words below are paired with a clear verb definition and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To greatly dismay, horrify, or shock someone with a feeling of disgust or moral outrage.

Usage Example

"The sheer scale of food waste in the cafeteria continues to delight the school administrators."

Strongest
delight
please
Strong
comfort
reassure
enchant
gratify
encourage

Similar words to appall

Words similar to appall shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

horrify
shock
dismay
outrage
disgust
scandalize
revolt
sicken
See all synonyms of appall

• Nearby Words

apoplex
apostle
app
appall
appalling
appallingly
apparel

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Appall. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/appall
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