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bum (out)

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of bum (out)

to make sad

that sort of news really bums me out

Synonyms of bum (out)

burden, dash, deject, depress, get down, oppress, sadden, weigh down

Words Related to bum (out)

ail, distress, trouble

afflict, torment, torture

daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, get down, unnerve

agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, disturb, exercise, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms of bum (out)

animate, enliven, invigorate

assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe

excite, inspire, stimulate

elate, exhilarate

encourage, hearten

delight, gratify, please

boost, elevate, lift, uplift

Antonyms of bum (out)

brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice

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