unsadden

/ˈʌnsædən, ˈʌnsədən/

Definitions

1. verb

to remove or alleviate something that has caused sadness

“Her friends tried to unsadden her after she received the disappointing news.”

2. verb

to calm or soothe someone who is sad or distressed

“The nurse’s gentle voice helped to unsadden the frightened child.”

3. verb

to make someone feel less sad or less severe

“The sunny weather helped to unsadden the gloomy atmosphere.”

Synonyms

  • comfort
  • console

Antonyms

  • grieve
  • mourn