dismay
verb (used with object)
to break down the courage of completely, as by sudden danger or trouble; dishearten thoroughly; daunt.
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The vertiginous drop will have dismayed Sony, which had kept a tiny stake in the business.
From Economist ● Jul. 10, 2014