THROWING COLD WATER ON Synonyms: 64 Similar and Opposite Words

throwing cold water on

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present participle of throw cold water on

as in discouraging

to lessen the courage or confidence of Her parents threw cold water on her dream of becoming a poet.

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Recent Examples of throwing cold water on As for freshman running backs Jonaz Walton and Javian Osborne, Denbrock complimented the four-star prospects’ potential while also throwing cold water on expectations for them this early in their careers. — Pete Sampson, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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