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dismay

dis·may [ diss máy ]


transitive verb  (past and past participle dis·mayed, present participle dis·may·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·mays)
Definition:
 
1. discourage somebody: to cause somebody to feel discouraged or disappointed

2. alarm somebody: to fill somebody with alarm, apprehension, or distress



noun 
Definition:
 
1. feeling of discouragement: a feeling of hopelessness, disappointment, or discouragement

2. loss of courage: a sudden loss of courage or confidence

[14th century. < assumed Anglo-Norman desmaiier]

dis·may·ing·ly adverb
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