Dejection and Gratification

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Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Usage example: I find that ice cream often works wonders when trying to overcome dejection

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Gratification is an antonym for dejection.

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Gratification noun - The feeling experienced when one's wishes are met.

Usage example: eating good chocolate gives me a sense of intense gratification

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Dejection is an antonym for gratification.

Nearby Words: gratifying, gratify, gratified

total dejection

total gratification

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