Antonyms for put a damper on
| Grammar : Verb |
Definition of put a damper on
- As in sadden : verb upset, depress
- As in deter : verb check, inhibit from action
- As in dishearten : verb depress, ruin one's hopes
Synonyms for put a damper on
- act like a wet blanket
- avert
- block
- break one's heart
- bring one down
- bum out
- cast down
- caution
- chill
- cool
- crush
- damp
- dampen
- dampen spirits
- dash
- daunt
- debar
- deject
- demoralize
- deplore
- desolate
- deter
- disadvise
- discourage
- dishearten
- disincline
- dismay
- disparage
- dispirit
- dissuade
- distress
- divert
- down
- drag down
- forestall
- forfend
- frighten
- get down
- grieve
- hinder
- humble
- humiliate
- impede
- indispose
- intimidate
- make blue
- obstruct
- obviate
- oppress
- preclude
- press
- prevent
- prohibit
- put a damper on
- put down
- put into a funk
- put off
- restrain
- rule out
- scare
- shake
- shut out
- stave off
- stop
- talk out of
- throw a pall over
- throw cold water on
- turn off
- turn one off
- warn
- weigh down
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