Synonyms of throws cold water on

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

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

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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