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saddens

VERB

upset, depress

Synonyms

STRONGEST

discourage dishearten dispirit grieve

STRONG

dash deject deplore desolate distress down oppress press

WEAK

break one's heart bring one down bum out cast down dampen spirits drag down make blue put a damper on put into a funk throw cold water on turn one off weigh down

Antonyms

STRONGEST

encourage hearten inspirit

STRONG

aid assist delight help

WEAK

cheer gladden make happy

Example Sentences

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That saddens me massively and showed that our way of life has been hugely affected and trampled on as a result of these threats.

From BBC • May 2, 2026

News through her attorney, “It saddens me beyond belief that my husband’s character could be slandered in such a way.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 16, 2025

As a scientist and science communicator, it saddens me.

From Slate • Mar. 27, 2024

“It saddens me, because their lives were cut off too soon,” she said.

From Seattle Times • Mar. 14, 2024

Their shared giddiness, the excitement of the preparations, saddens him, all of it reminding him that his father is dead.

From "The Namesake" by Jhumpa Lahiri