Dejection and Torment

Dejection

Dejection noun - A state or spell of low spirits.

Torment and dejection are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Torment" instead a noun "Dejection".

Nearby Words: dejected, dejectedly, dejecting

Torment

Torment noun - A situation or state that causes great suffering and unhappiness.

Dejection and torment are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dejection" instead a noun "Torment".

Nearby Words: tormented, tormenting, tormentor
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