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appall vs disgust

disgust vs appall

appall is not a noun while disgust is a noun.

appall and disgust both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
appall No No Yes No
disgust Yes No Yes No
As verbs, disgust is a hypernym of appall; that is, disgust is a word with a broader meaning than appall:
  • appall: strike with disgust or revulsion
  • disgust: cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
Other hypernyms of appall include churn up, nauseate, revolt, sicken.
appall (noun) disgust (noun)
strong feelings of dislike
appall (verb) disgust (verb)
strike with disgust or revulsion cause aversion in; offend the moral sense of
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised fill with distaste
Difference between appall and disgust

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