sadden

English

/ˈsædən/

verb
Definitions
  • (transitive) To make sad or unhappy.
  • (intransitive) To become sad or unhappy.
  • (transitive) To darken a color during dyeing.
  • (transitive) To render heavy or cohesive.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English saddenen affix from English sad.

Origin

English

sad

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