dismay[2]
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary 1 dis·may n. Pronunciation: dis- ' mā, diz- Function: transitive verb Inflected Form: dis·mayed ; dis·may·ing Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo-French desmaier, from des- dis- + -maier, from Vulgar Latin *-magare, of Germanic origin; akin to Old High German magan to be able ― more at MAY Date: 13th century 1 : to cause to lose courage or resolution (as because of alarm or fear) 2 : UPSET , PERTURB –dis·may·ing·ly \-iŋ-lē\ adverb synonyms DISMAY , APPALL , HORRIFY , DAUNT mean to unnerve or deter by arousing fear, apprehension, or aversion. DISMAY implies that one is disconcerted and at a loss as to how to deal with something . APPALL implies that one is faced with that which perturbs, confounds, or shocks . HORRIFY stresses a reaction of horror or revulsion . DAUNT suggests a cowing, disheartening, or frightening in a venture requiring courage . 2 dismay n. Function: noun Date: 14th century 1 : sudden loss of courage or resolution from alarm or fear 2 a : sudden disappointment b : PERTURBATION 1