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Definition/Meaning

(verb)

to cause a feeling of unhappiness or sorrow;

e.g. This news will sadden him, so deliver it gently.

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Similar Words

Burden

Dash

Deflate

Deject

Depress

Oppress

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Opposite Words

Animate

Assure

Boost

Brighten

Chirk

Comfort

Commove

Console

Delight

Elate

Elevate

Embolden

Encourage

Enliven

Enrapture

Excite

Exhilarate

Gratify

Hearten

Inspire

Inspirit

Intoxicate

Invigorate

Lift

Lighten

Please

Reassure

Solace

Soothe

Steel

Stimulate

Transport

Uplift

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Related Words

Afflict

Agitate

Ail

Bother

Chill

Concern

Daunt

Demoralize

Despair

Disaffect

Discomfort

Discompose

Discontent

Discourage

Disgruntle

Dishearten

Dismay

Dispirit

Displease

Disquiet

Dissatisfy

Distress

Disturb

Exercise

Frustrate

Perturb

Torment

Torture

Trouble

Undo

Unhinge

Unman

Unnerve

Unsettle

Upset

Worry

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