Dismay has 6 different meanings across 2 categories:
Noun
· Verb
Noun
1
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
2
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
3
A sudden or complete loss of courage and firmness in the face of trouble or danger; overwhelming and disabling terror; a sinking of the spirits
Verb
1
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
"These news depressed her"
"The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
2
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
"The news of the executions horrified us"
3
To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy
Example Sentences
"These news depressed her"
verb
"The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
verb
"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
verb
"The news of the executions horrified us"
verb
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