Brighten and Dash

Opposite meaning words

Brighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Dash is an antonym for brighten.

Dash verb - To make sad.

Usage example: she's always dashed by the failure of her matchmaking efforts

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Brighten is an antonym for dash.

Nearby Words: dashed, dashboard, dasher

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