<p><strong>Verb (used with object):</strong></p><ul><li>To break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt: The surprise attack dismayed the enemy.</li><li>To surprise in such a manner as to disillusion: She was dismayed to learn of their disloyalty.</li><li>To alarm; perturb: The new law dismayed some of the more conservative politicians.</li></ul><p><strong>Noun:</strong></p><ul><li>Sudden or complete loss of courage; utter disheartenment.</li><li>Synonyms: fear, horror, panic, terror, consternation, disconcert.</li><li>Antonyms: confidence.</li><li>Sudden disillusionment.</li><li>Agitation of mind; perturbation; alarm.</li></ul><p><strong>End of Response</strong></p>