saddens
The word “saddens” has 2 syllables: sad-dens
It's pronounced as /ˈsædənz/
What is synonym and antonym for saddens?
In the thesaurus, “saddens” has 9 synonyms and 17 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for saddens along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for saddens
- bothers
- depresses
- discourage
- dishearten
- dispirit
- grieve
- oppresses
- troubles
- worries
Antonyms for saddens
- animates
- assures
- brightens
- buoys
- encourage
- enlivens
- excites
- gladdens
- hearten
- inspires
- inspirit
- invigorates
- lightens
- reassures
- rejoices
- soothes
- stimulates
Meanings of saddens
- verb
- To make sad or unhappy.
- To become sad or unhappy.
- To darken a color during dyeing.
- To render heavy or cohesive.
Example Sentences
- The news of the accident truly saddens us all.
- It saddens me to see such injustice in the world.
- The thought of saying goodbye always saddens her.
- The loss of a friendship often saddens the heart.
- It saddens the community to witness the decline of the local economy.
On this page you'll find 26 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to saddens, such as: animates, assures, bothers, brightens, buoys, depresses, discourage.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
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