Dash and Lighten

Opposite meaning words

Dash verb - To make sad.

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

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Lighten is an antonym for dash.

Nearby Words: dashed, dashboard, dasher

Lighten verb - To become glad or hopeful.

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Dash is an antonym for lighten.

Nearby Words: light, lightly, lightness, lighter, lightening

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