Obs. rare. [f. prec. + -MENT. See also APPALMENT.] The action of dismaying; the state of dismay.
1579. Fenton, Guicciard., XVII. 810. The Pope was growne into a maruellous discourage and appalement of mind.
1622. Bacon, Hen. VII., 35. The furious slaughter of them was a great discouragement and appalement to the rest.