dis·may [ diss máy ]
transitive verb
(past and past participle dis·mayed, present participle dis·may·ing, 3rd person present singular dis·mays)
Definition:
1. discourage somebody: to cause somebody to feel discouraged or disappointed
2. alarm somebody: to fill somebody with alarm, apprehension, or distress
noun
Definition:
1. feeling of discouragement: a feeling of hopelessness, disappointment, or discouragement
2. loss of courage: a sudden loss of courage or confidence
[14th century. < assumed Anglo-Norman desmaiier]
dis·may·ing·ly adverb
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