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DISMAY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 4 meanings of the word Dismay.

How to pronounce dismay:

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Dismay - as a noun

The feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
discouragementdisheartenment
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
despair
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fear resulting from the awareness of danger

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarmconsternation

Dismay - as a verb

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdejectdemoralisedemoralizedepressdispiritget down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

Example: "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
alarmappalappallhorrify
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
affrightfrightfrightenscare
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The news of the accident dismayed everyone at the party."
"I was dismayed when I saw the state of my car after the accident."
"Her lack of progress in the project dismayed her boss."
"The team's poor performance dismayed their coach."
"He was dismayed by the high cost of the apartment."
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Word Game Points

Is DISMAY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dismay is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DISMAY has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DISMAY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dismay is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DISMAY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is DISMAY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dismay is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DISMAY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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