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throws cold water onphrasepresent tense third-person singular of throw cold water on to lessen the courage or confidence ofHer parents threw cold water on her dream of becoming a poet. chills, daunts, demoralizes, discourages, disheartens, dismays, dispirits, frustrates, unmans, unnerves browbeats, bullies, cows, intimidatesdepresses, saddens, weighsafflicts, triesdampens, damps, deadensdistresses, troublesbothers, irks, vexes, worriesdebilitates, enfeebles, undermines, weakensfrightens, horrifies, scares emboldens, encourages, heartens, nerves, steels buoys (up), cheers, gladdensanimates, enlivens, invigoratesenforces, fortifies, reinforces(also reenforces), strengthensassures, reassuresboosts, energizes, excites, galvanizes, inspires, lifts, provokes, quickens, rallies, stimulates, stirs |