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DELIGHT Antonyms

There are 10 antonyms of the word delight. (opposite meanings)

Best Opposite Words For DELIGHT

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afflict
verbv
verb

• cause great unhappiness for; distress

• cause physical pain or suffering in

annoy
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

depress
verbv
verb

• lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

• lower (prices or markets)

• cause to drop or sink

• press down

• lessen the activity or force of

disappoint
verbv
verb

• fail to meet the hopes or expectations of

discourage
verbv
verb

• try to prevent; show opposition to

• deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged

• advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

displease
verbv
verb

• give displeasure to

irritate
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• excite to an abnormal condition, or chafe or inflame

• excite to some characteristic action or condition, such as motion, contraction, or nervous impulse, by the application of a stimulus

sadden
verbv
verb

• make unhappy

• come to feel sad

trouble
nounn
noun

• a source of difficulty

• an angry disturbance

• an event causing distress or pain

• an effort that is inconvenient

• a strong feeling of anxiety

• an unwanted pregnancy

verb

• move deeply

• to cause inconvenience or discomfort to

• disturb in mind or make uneasy or cause to be worried or alarmed

• take the trouble to do something; concern oneself

• cause bodily suffering to and make sick or indisposed

vex
verbv
verb

• cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

• disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress

• change the arrangement or position of

• subject to prolonged examination, discussion, or deliberation

• be a mystery or bewildering to

Alternatives for AFFLICT

Alternatives for ANNOY

Alternatives for DEPRESS

Alternatives for DISAPPOINT

Alternatives for DISCOURAGE

Alternatives for DISPLEASE

Alternatives for IRRITATE

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