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dispirit vs dismay

dismay vs dispirit

dispirit is not a noun while dismay is a noun.

dispirit and dismay both are verbs.

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

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