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dismay vs horrify

horrify vs dismay

dismay is a noun but horrify is not a noun.

dismay and horrify both are verbs.

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

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