Cheer and Dishearten

Opposite meaning words

Cheer verb - To ease the grief or distress of.

Usage example: let's hope that these flowers will cheer my ailing aunt at least a little

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

Dishearten verb - To lessen the courage or confidence of.

Usage example: we were disheartened by the news that our grandmother was seriously ill

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Cheer is an antonym for dishearten in topics: encourage, discourage.

Nearby Word: disheartening

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Dishearten and Cheer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/cheer/dishearten

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