Cheer and Depress

Opposite meaning words

Cheer verb - To declare enthusiastic approval of.

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Depress is an antonym for cheer in topics: hearten, make someone feel happier, encourage in activity.

Depress verb - To make sad.

Usage example: the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me

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Cheer is an antonym for depress in topics: sadden, help, order, deject, devalue.

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Depress or Cheer. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/depress.

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