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horrify vs dismay

dismay vs horrify

horrify is not a noun while dismay is a noun.

horrify and dismay both are verbs.

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

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