Dictionary Check: dismay
"dismay" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
the feeling of despair in the face of obstacles
noun
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
verb
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example:
"These news depressed her"
verb
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised
Example:
"I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"
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