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demoralise vs dismay

dismay vs demoralise

demoralise is not a noun while dismay is a noun.

demoralise and dismay both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
demoralise No No Yes No
dismay Yes No Yes No
As verbs, demoralise and dismay are synonyms defined as:
  • demoralise and dismay: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Other synonyms of demoralise include cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dispirit, get down.
demoralise (noun) dismay (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
demoralise (verb) dismay (verb)
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
corrupt morally or by intemperance or sensuality lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Difference between demoralise and dismay

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