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Common collocations with dismay in American Collocation

dismay noun uncountable

US /dɪsˈmeɪ/

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.