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dismay
[dis-mey]
verb (used with object)
to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt.
The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.
Synonyms: , , , ,Antonyms:to surprise in such a manner as to disillusion.
She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty.
to alarm; perturb.
The new law dismayed some of the more conservative politicians.
noun
sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment.
Synonyms: , , , , ,Antonyms:sudden disillusionment.
agitation of mind; perturbation; alarm.
dismay
/ ɪˈɪ /
verb
to fill with apprehension or alarm
to fill with depression or discouragement
noun
consternation or agitation
Other 51Թ Forms
- dismayingly adverb
- 徱ˈ⾱Բ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of dismay1
Synonym Study
Example Sentences
Sheinbaum has neither endorsed nor criticized the flag-waving, but she has expressed dismay at one widely distributed image — of a shirtless L.A. protester brandishing a Mexican flag as he stands atop a burned-out car.
To the dismay of victims' families, the DoJ said Boeing would admit to "conspiracy to obstruct and impede" an investigation by the US Federal Aviation Administration and would pay more than $1.1bn in fines.
In between jokes with his friends and relatives, Alvarez, 17, said he’s “not really worried” about ICE, but he was dismayed by online warnings that agents had been spotted near his school earlier Tuesday.
If finding a soulmate in the urban sprawl of Los Angeles is a long and arduous journey, one studded with minefields erupting in confusion, anxiety and repeated dismay, then let the body lead the way.
It has been met with dismay in the targeted countries.
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