sadden

Meanings

• verb

  Make (someone) feel sad or mournful.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsædən/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with sadden
shaden , madden , badden

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Variants

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sadden , saddened , saddening , saddens

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Forms

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has been saddened, saddens, saddened, saddening

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'to make heavy' or 'to weigh down'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'sadden' is related to the word 'sackcloth', which was traditionally worn as a sign of mourning and penitence.

2. In some cultures, it is believed that crying can help to release emotions and alleviate sadness.

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Related Concepts

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1. mourning: The process of expressing grief and paying tribute to a deceased person.

2. grief: A feeling of deep sadness, especially following a loss or death.

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Culture

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In literature, 'sadden' is often used to describe the emotional response to loss or disappointment. For example, in Shakespeare's 'Macbeth', Lady Macbeth laments, 'I have no spur to prick the sides of my intent, but only vaulting ambition, which, like the moon at the full, can make me mad.' (Act I, Scene V).

How to Memorize "sadden"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a heavy weight pressing down on your chest, making it difficult to breathe. This is what it feels like to be saddened.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'sadden' with the feeling of sadness or grief.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember the acronym SAD: Sadness, Anguish, Depression.

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