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1. dismay

noun. ['dɪˈsmeɪ'] the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles.

Etymology

  • dismay (English)
  • dismayen (Middle English (1100-1500))

2. dismay

noun. ['dɪˈsmeɪ'] fear resulting from the awareness of danger.

Etymology

  • dismay (English)
  • dismayen (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. dismay

verb. ['dɪˈsmeɪ'] lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.

Etymology

  • dismay (English)
  • dismayen (Middle English (1100-1500))

4. dismay

verb. ['dɪˈsmeɪ'] fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised.

Etymology

  • dismay (English)
  • dismayen (Middle English (1100-1500))
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