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sadden

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Synonyms & Antonyms of sadden

to make sad

the arrival of winter always saddens me

Synonyms for sadden

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

Words Related to sadden

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 sadden

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 sadden

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

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“Sadden.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sadden. Accessed 22 Oct. 2021.

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The first known use of sadden was in 1565

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