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sadden

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of sadden

to make sad

The arrival of winter always saddens me.

Synonyms of 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, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms of 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 of sadden

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

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