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demoralize vs dismay

dismay vs demoralize

demoralize is not a noun while dismay is a noun.

demoralize and dismay both are verbs.

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

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