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dismays

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2 syllables
7 characters
English (US)
2syllables

dismays

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

dismays is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, dismays is hyphenated as:

Definitions ofdismays

1verb
  • To cause to feel apprehension; great sadness, or fear; to deprive of energy

    Synonyms: appall, daunt, terrify

  • To render lifeless; to subdue; to disquiet.
  • To take dismay or fright; to be filled with dismay.

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