Meaning of dismay

Definition of dismay

(noun) the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

(verb) lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"

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