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dismay

Q: How does the verb 'dismay' contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of dismay are appall , daunt , and horrify . While all these words mean "to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion," dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something. // dismayed at the size of the job

Q: When would 'appall' be a good substitute for 'dismay'?

While the synonyms appall and dismay are close in meaning, appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks. // I am appalled by your behavior

Q: In what contexts can 'daunt' take the place of 'dismay'?

In some situations, the words daunt and dismay are roughly equivalent. However, daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage. // a cliff that would daunt the most intrepid climber

Q: Where would 'horrify' be a reasonable alternative to 'dismay'?

The words horrify and dismay can be used in similar contexts, but horrify stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion. // was horrified by such wanton cruelty

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Synonyms & Antonyms of dismay

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 the emotion felt when one's expectations are not met

filled with dismay at not making the finals

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fulfillment
(or fulfilment)

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2 the state of being discouraged

in my dismay I failed to realize that there would be other chances

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encouragement

dismay

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Synonyms & Antonyms of dismay (Entry 2 of 2)

1 to lessen the courage or confidence of

the imposing climb up the mountain dismayed us even before we got started

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afflict,
try

distress,
trouble

Phrases Synonymous with dismay

throw cold water on

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assure,
reassure

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2 to trouble the mind of; to make uneasy

parents who became increasingly dismayed by their son's foundering marriage

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Frequently Asked Questions About dismay

How does the verb dismay contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of dismay are appall, daunt, and horrify. While all these words mean "to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion," dismay implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something.

dismayed at the size of the job

When would appall be a good substitute for dismay?

While the synonyms appall and dismay are close in meaning, appall implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks.

I am appalled by your behavior

In what contexts can daunt take the place of dismay?

In some situations, the words daunt and dismay are roughly equivalent. However, daunt suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage.

a cliff that would daunt the most intrepid climber