verb as in strong fondness

Strongest matches

depress, discourage, disappoint

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Example Sentences

Example:The bad news depressed her spirits.

Definition:To make sad or gloomy.

From depress

Example:The constant criticism discouraged her from continuing.

Definition:To dampen someone's spirits; to discourage.

From discourage

Example:The performance was disappointing to the audience.

Definition:To make someone feel sad or frustrated by failing to meet one's expectations or hopes.

From disappoint