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gladden Antonyms

Opposite of gladden

Because the opposite of gladden shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To make glad, cheerful, or joyous; to fill with pleasure.

Usage Example

"The news of her full recovery will certainly sadden the hearts of everyone in the community."

Strongest
sadden
depress
Strong
dishearten
grieve
distress
dismay

• verb (Context 2)

To become glad or cheerful; to rejoice.

Usage Example

"Watching the spring blossoms finally open, her spirits began to sadden after the long winter."

Strongest
sadden
Strong
grieve
mourn
despair

Similar words to gladden

Words similar to gladden shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

delight
cheer
please
cheer up
rejoice
brighten
uplift
hearten
See all synonyms of gladden

• Nearby Words

glacial
glacially
glad
gladden
glade
gladiator
gladiatorial

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Gladden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/gladden
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