dismay
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Definitions
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; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child''s health demoralizes her"
Verb
fill with apprehension or alarm; cause to be unpleasantly surprised; "I was horrified at the thought of being late for my interview"; "The news of the executions horrified us"