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sadden Synonyms

Another word for sadden

Choosing another word for sadden depends on context, so the 11 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To cause someone to feel sad, sorrowful, or unhappy.

Usage Example

"The sudden closure of the historic community library deeply saddened local residents."

Strongest
depress
grieve
Strong
dispirit
deject
dishearten
distress
get down
dismay

• verb (Context 2)

To become sad, sorrowful, or downcast.

Usage Example

"His expression noticeably saddened as he read the farewell letter from his old friend."

Strong
grieve
mourn
sorrow
droop

Opposites of sadden

The opposite of sadden shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

gladden
cheer up
cheer
brighten
delight
hearten
rejoice
perk up
See all opposites of sadden

• Nearby Words

sacrococcyx
sad
sadat
sadden
saddeningly
saddle
saddleback

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Sadden. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/sadden
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