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View synonyms for sadden

sadden

[ sad-n ]

verb (used with or without object)

  1. to make or become sad.


sadden

/ ˈsædən /

verb

  1. to make or become sad
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Words From

  • sadden·ing·ly adverb
  • un·saddened adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of sadden1

First recorded in 1590–1600; sad + -en 1
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Example Sentences

The Football Association said it was "saddened" by Eastham's passing and "our condolences go to George's family and friends".

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“We are deeply saddened by this tragedy,” Jamison said.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi posted: "The boat mishap in Mumbai is saddening. Condolences to the bereaved families. I pray that the injured recover soon."

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In a statement at the time, he said he was “shocked and saddened” by her claims.

The president of the NSW Jewish Board of Deputies, David Ossip, said his community was "deeply saddened" by what had happened, but that they would "not be cowed".

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