Dismay (5)
'dismay' is the definition.
(I know that dismay can be written as appal)
This is the entire clue.
(Other definitions for appal that I've seen before include "Shock, horrify" , "Greatly horrify" , "Outrage" , "Disgust" , "Scandalise" .)
'dismay' is the definition.
(synonyms)
This is all the clue.
(Other definitions for consternation that I've seen before include "Anxiety, dismay" , "Feelings of dismay" , "Worry" , "Dismay - cast-iron tenon (anag)" , "Alarm" .)