disappoint

/dɪsəˈpɔɪnt/verb
Elementary
1

To sadden or displease (someone) by underperforming, or by not delivering something promised or hoped for.

2

To deprive (someone of something expected or hoped for).

3

To fail to meet (an expectation); to fail to fulfil (a hope).

4

To show (an opinion, belief, etc.) to be mistaken.

5

To prevent (something planned or attempted).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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