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[ noun ] the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles

Used in print

(David Stacton, The Judges of the Secret Court....)

He could only watch with a sort of gentle dismay while his body did these quick , appalling , and efficient things .

Related terms

despair intimidation depress

2
[ noun ] fear resulting from the awareness of danger

Synonyms

alarm consternation

Related terms

fear unalarming alarming

3
[ verb ] lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Examples

"These news depressed her" "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

4
[ verb ] fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised

Examples

"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview" "The news of the executions horrified us"

Related terms

frighten shock horror alarm

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