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deject

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of deject

to make sad

nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks

Synonyms of deject

bum (out), burden, dash, depress, get down, oppress, sadden, weigh down

Words Related to deject

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 deject

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 deject

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

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