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dismay vs demoralise

demoralise vs dismay

dismay is a noun but demoralise is not a noun.

dismay and demoralise both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
dismay Yes No Yes No
demoralise No No Yes No
As verbs, dismay and demoralise are synonyms defined as:
  • dismay and demoralise: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Other synonyms of dismay include cast down, deject, demoralize, depress, dispirit, get down.
dismay (noun) demoralise (noun)
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
dismay (verb) demoralise (verb)
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 dismay and demoralise

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