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dismay vs demoralize

demoralize vs dismay

dismay is a noun but demoralize is not a noun.

dismay and demoralize both are verbs.

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

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