Dismays, terrifies (6)

I believe the answer is:

appals

(Other definitions for appals that I've seen before include "'Horrifies, outrages (6)'" , "Shocks" , "Fills with dismay or horror (6)" , "Fills with disgust" .)

I've seen this clue in the Evening Standard.

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