Downer and Killjoy

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Downer noun - Something (as a situation or event) that is depressing.

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Killjoy and downer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Killjoy" instead a noun "Downer".

Nearby Word: downing

Killjoy noun - A person who spoils the pleasure of others.

Usage example: his perpetually negative attitude made him a real killjoy when others were trying to have fun

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Downer and killjoy are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Downer" instead a noun "Killjoy".

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Killjoy and Downer. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/downer/killjoy

Downer & Killjoy. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/downer/killjoy>.

Killjoy or Downer. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/downer/killjoy.

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