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deject

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Synonyms & Antonyms of deject

to make sad

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

Synonyms for 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,
unnerve

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

Near Antonyms for 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 for deject

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

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deject

dejected

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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 2 Dec. 2021.

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The first known use of deject was in the 15th century

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