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Misspelling

ddismay, diismay, disma, dismaay, dismayy, dismmay, disnay, dissmay, dizmay, ismay

Dismay — synonyms, definition

1. dismay (Noun)

13 synonyms

alarm anxiety apprehension consternation discouragement disheartenment dread fear fright horror panic terror trepidation

2 definitions

dismay (Noun) — The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.

dismay (Noun) — Fear resulting from the awareness of danger.

4 types of

despair fear fearfulness fright

1 type

intimidation

2 see also

alarming unalarming

2. dismay (Verb)

32 synonyms

alarm appal appall bridle cast down chill cloud cow dampen dash daunt deject demoralise demoralize depress disconcert dispirit frighten get down horrify • • •

2 definitions

dismay (Verb) — Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. ex. "The news dismayed her"

dismay (Verb) — Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised. ex. "I was dismayed at the thought of being late for my interview"

6 types of

affright discourage fright frighten frustrate scare

2 types

chill shock