What is another word for saddens?
Pronunciation: [sˈadənz] (IPA) 
Saddens is a verb that denotes feelings of sadness or despair. There are various synonyms one can use instead of the word saddens, including disheartens, discourages, depresses, demoralizes, and perturbs. The word disheartens implies that an event has reduced one's enthusiasm or confidence, while discourages refers to an event that has made one lose heart, will, or courage. Depresses refers to an event that has caused one to feel sad, downcast, or hopeless. Demoralizes implies that an event has made one feel that they have lost their sense of purpose or direction. Perturbs suggests that an event has caused one to feel uneasy, anxious, or disturbed.
