Dismay and Flabbergast

Dismay

Dismay verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

Flabbergast and dismay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Flabbergast" instead a verb "Dismay".

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Flabbergast

Flabbergast verb - To make a strong impression on (someone) with something unexpected.
Usage example: your decision to suddenly quit your job flabbergasts me
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Dismay and flabbergast are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dismay" instead a verb "Flabbergast".
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