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alarming vs dismay

dismay vs alarming

alarming is not a noun while dismay is a noun.

alarming is an adjective but dismay is not an adjective.

alarming is not a verb while dismay is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
alarming No Yes No No
dismay Yes No Yes No
alarming (noun) dismay (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
alarming (adjective) dismay (adjective)
frightening because of an awareness of danger
alarming (verb) dismay (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Difference between alarming and dismay

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