Dismay and Panic

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Dismay

Dismay noun - The emotion felt when one's expectations are not met.

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Panic is a synonym for dismay in alarm topic. In some cases you can use "Panic" instead the word "Dismay" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like state, fear, fright, distress. popular alternative

Nearby Words: dismayed, dismaying, dismayingly

Panic

Panic noun - The emotion experienced in the presence or threat of danger.

Usage example: the sudden sight of a grizzly bear filled the hiker with panic

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Dismay is a synonym for panic in fear topic. You can use "Dismay" instead the word "Panic" as a noun or a verb, if it concerns topics such as alarm, state, fright, extreme fright. popular alternative

Nearby Word: panicky

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complete	complete dismay	complete panic
utter	utter dismay	utter panic
mild	mild dismay	mild panic
initial	initial dismay	initial panic
Other adjectives: genuine, obvious, extreme, absolute, major, widespread, general, growing, subsequent, sudden.

Both words in one sentence

She shoots the driver of the SUV, causing him to slump forward on the accelerator; much to the panic and dismay of his partner.

Source: Dead Foot Leadfoot
Amy stays home to cook Thanksgiving Dinner, much to Bob and P.J.'s dismay, Teddy and Ivy work out a plan to get in line early to buy a new tablet computer at Gizmo hut, and Bob and Gabe panic over Bob's Dad dating Mrs. Dabney.

Source: Thanksgiving Episode

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Panic and Dismay. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 15, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dismay/panic

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