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dismay vs dispirit

dispirit vs dismay

dismay is a noun but dispirit is not a noun.

dismay and dispirit both are verbs.

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

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