wet blanket

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Noun wet blanket has 1 sense

spoilsport, killjoy, wet blanket, party pooper - someone who spoils the pleasure of others
--₁ is a kind of unwelcome person, persona non grata
--₁ has particulars: worrier, fuss-budget, fusspot, worrywart

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Term: Wet Blanket

Definition:

A wet blanket refers to a person who spoils the enthusiasm or excitement of others with their pessimistic or negative attitude.

Part of Speech:

Noun

Senses:

Sense 1: a person or thing that dampens enthusiasm

Sample Sentences:

John is such a wet blanket; he always finds a way to criticize others' ideas.
Don't be a wet blanket, let's go out and enjoy the party!
Her constant complaining about the weather made her the wet blanket of the group.

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