rare. [f. APPAL v. + -MENT.] The action of overwhelming with dismay; the state of dismay or consternation.
1611. Cotgr., Esbahissement, a wondering … admiration, appallment, astonishment.
1815. Bentham, Springs of Action, Wks. I. 204/3. Transient emotions … 2 Terror, 3 Appalment, 4 Consternation.
