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intimidation vs dismay

dismay vs intimidation

intimidation and dismay both are nouns.

intimidation is not a verb while dismay is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intimidation Yes No No No
dismay Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dismay is a hypernym of intimidation; that is, dismay is a word with a broader meaning than intimidation:
  • intimidation: the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
  • dismay: the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
Other hypernyms of intimidation include discouragement, disheartenment.
intimidation (noun) dismay (noun)
the act of intimidating a weaker person to make them do something fear resulting from the awareness of danger
a communication that makes you afraid to try something the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
the feeling of being intimidated; being made to feel afraid or timid
the feeling of discouragement in the face of someone's superior fame or wealth or status etc.
intimidation (verb) dismay (verb)
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Difference between intimidation and dismay

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