Definition of: dismay

(dis·mā′) v.t.
To paralyze with fear; deprive of courage and the ability to act; daunt utterly. See synonyms under FRIGHTEN.
—noun A state of overwhelming embarrassment and fright; consternation; terror. See synonyms under, ALARM, CHAGRIN, FEAR, FRIGHT. [ME dismayen, prob. <OF. Cf. OF dismayé dismayed.]

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