Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with dismay in American Collocation
great
deep
great
much
utter
To my great dismay, this useful service is no longer available.
felt by many people
widespread
This decision was met with widespread dismay.
express dismay
express
voice
I would wish to express my dismay at the editor’s decision to allow publication of this letter.
react with dismay
greet something with
react with
The news was greeted with dismay by wildlife campaigners.
cause dismay
cause
The court’s decision will cause dismay among broadcasters.
feel dismay
feel
I felt their dismay as they travelled home having lost 2–0.
anger
concern
disbelief
horror
shock
surprise
Human rights groups have reacted with anger and dismay at the decision to build the new oil pipeline.