sadden

[sad-n] / ˈsæd n /

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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“We are deeply saddened to announce the death of Leo Radvinsky,” a spokeswoman for the company said.

From The Wall Street Journal

The foundation said it is "deeply shocked and saddened" by the allegations, and is working with leaders in the Farmworker Movement "to be responsive to these allegations" and support those who may have been harmed.

From BBC

The Cesar Chavez Foundation, a nonprofit established to continue Chavez’s legacy, also said Tuesday it was “deeply shocked and saddened by what we are hearing.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Madonna said she was saddened Banda had "chosen to release lies" and suggested the criticism stemmed from her dismissal of Oponyo.

From Barron's

"I am shocked and saddened that people in Switzerland have once again lost their lives in a serious fire," Swiss President Guy Parmelin said on X.

From Barron's

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