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单词 throws cold water on
释义

throws cold water on

phrase

present tense third-person singular of throw cold water on
as in discourages
to lessen the courage or confidence of Her parents threw cold water on her dream of becoming a poet.

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • discourages
  • dispirits
  • frustrates
  • scares
  • cows
  • disheartens
  • troubles
  • dismays
  • frightens
  • intimidates
  • chills
  • demoralizes
  • unnerves
  • afflicts
  • bullies
  • horrifies
  • unmans
  • daunts
  • worries
  • bothers
  • distresses
  • weighs
  • undermines
  • tries
  • saddens
  • browbeats
  • enfeebles
  • weakens
  • irks
  • depresses
  • deadens
  • debilitates
  • dampens
  • damps
  • vexes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • nerves
  • buoys (up)
  • encourages
  • steels
  • cheers
  • animates
  • gladdens
  • reinforces
  • emboldens
  • enforces
  • heartens
  • invigorates
  • strengthens
  • lifts
  • stimulates
  • fortifies
  • rallies
  • assures
  • stirs
  • provokes
  • inspires
  • reassures
  • energizes
  • enlivens
  • reenforces
  • boosts
  • quickens
  • excites
  • galvanizes
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