BUM (OUT) Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

bum (out)

verb

Definition of bum (out)

as in to get down

to make sad that sort of news really bums me out

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These were the three Mc’s to Cregger’s one DJ, and Abrams got down with no delay to great box-office success.

— Bethy Squires, Vulture, 23 Sep. 2026
The first lady and Peng Liyuan will hold a separate engagement while their spouses get down to business.

— ABC News, ABC News, 18 Sep. 2026

Definition of get down

Verb

The Haus Labs Triclone Skin Tech Concealer, which is lightweight and leaves behind a blur-like finish without weighing down the skin.

— Christina Oehler, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
At the same time, higher yields can weigh down stocks by raising borrowing costs for companies and making bonds seem more attractive to income-seeking investors.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026

Definition of weigh down

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In 2024, the most recent year with available data, more than 41% of households were burdened in both San Bernardino and Riverside County.

— Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
Traffic burdens residents daily, and heavy rain keeps exposing the same stormwater weaknesses.

— Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of burden

Verb

Other European nations were also troubled by the president’s threat.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
Jones, the Pacheedaht elder, said he was troubled not just by the loss of the forests, but by people’s connection to them and, in turn, to themselves.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of trouble

Verb

Seemingly forgotten, Aaliyah returned and was shockingly revealed to be behind attempts to kidnap and torture CIA operative Joe McNamara (Zoe Saldaña).

— Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 22 Sep. 2026
Some with final removal orders also have legal protections against deportation to their countries of origin based on the likelihood they would be tortured or persecuted.

— Ryan J. Foley, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of torture

Verb

In a statement, 1846 Farms said they're incredibly saddened for the community, guests and everyone who worked hard to prepare for the day.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Reached Wednesday, her mother Cindy Rios said she was shocked and saddened by the string of events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of sadden

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bum (out)

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