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DISAPPOINT Synonyms

There are 28 synonyms of the word disappoint. (exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word disappoint. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for DISAPPOINT

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frustrate
verbv
verb

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• treat cruelly

let down
verb, nounv, n
verb

• move something or somebody to a lower position

• fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

abash
verbv
verb

• cause to be embarrassed; cause to feel self-conscious

aggrieve
verbv
verb

• infringe on the rights of

• cause to feel sorrow

baffle
verbv
noun

• a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

verb

• be a mystery or bewildering to

• hinder or prevent (the efforts, plans, or desires) of

• restrain the emission of (sound, fluid, etc.)

betray
verbv
verb

• reveal unintentionally

• deliver to an enemy by treachery

• disappoint, prove undependable to; abandon, forsake

• be sexually unfaithful to one's partner in marriage

• give away information about somebody

• cause someone to believe an untruth

chagrin
nounn
noun

• strong feelings of embarrassment

verb

• cause to feel shame; hurt the pride of

dampen
verbv
verb

• suppress or constrain so as to lessen in intensity

• make moist

• deaden (a sound or noise), especially by wrapping

• reduce the amplitude (of oscillations or waves)

• make vague or obscure or make (an image) less visible

• check; keep in check (a fire)

• lessen in force or effect

deflate
verbv
verb

• collapse by releasing contained air or gas

• release contained air or gas from

• reduce or lessen the size or importance of

• produce deflation in

• reduce or cut back the amount or availability of, creating a decline in value or prices

• become deflated or flaccid, as by losing air

depress
verbv
verb

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• lower (prices or markets)

• cause to drop or sink

• press down

• lessen the activity or force of

disconcert
verbv
verb

• cause to feel embarrassment

• cause to lose one's composure

discourage
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

disenchant
verbv
verb

• free from enchantment

dishearten
verbv
verb

• take away the enthusiasm of

disillusion
verb, nounv, n
noun

• freeing from false belief or illusions

verb

• free from enchantment

dismay
verbv
noun

• the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

• fear resulting from the awareness of danger

verb

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

disoblige
verbv
verb

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• ignore someone's wishes

dispirit
verbv
verb

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

displease
verbv
verb

• give displeasure to

displeasure
nounn
noun

• the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

Best Hypernyms For DISAPPOINT

Here is a list of related hypernyms for disappoint, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
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baffle bilk cross foil frustrate scotch spoil thwart

Alternatives for FRUSTRATE

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