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Synonyms of wet blanket

18 similar words

Another word for wet blanket is buzzkill. Other synonyms of wet blanket are killjoy, spoilsport, addle-plot, cold fish and curmudgeon.

Synonyms and similar words for wet blanket

nounA person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

  • buzzkill
  • killjoyA person who is anti-fun, or prevents others from having fun.
  • spoilsportSomeone who puts an end to others' fun, especially harmless fun.
  • addle-plotSynonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
  • cold fishA heartless individual; a person lacking empathy and emotion.
  • curmudgeon
  • dampener
  • downer
  • fun spongeSomeone who or something that takes the fun out of life; a killjoy.
  • grinchA grouch or killjoy.
  • grouch
  • joy killerKilljoy (Someone or something that hinders fun.).
  • marplotSynonym of spoilsport, one who ruins other's plans or enjoyment of something.
  • miserabilistOne who is unhappy, or extols being miserable as a virtue; a philosopher of pessimism.
  • party-pooper
  • sourpussA person who is habitually gloomy, sullen or miserable; a grouch; a scowling person.
  • stick in the mud
  • wet ragSynonym of wet blanket.

Meaning of wet blanket

  1. noun A person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.
  2. noun A timid person; one who lacks confidence; a wimp.
  3. noun Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see wet, blanket.

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Questions about synonyms of wet blanket

What is another word for wet blanket?
Wet blanket has 18 synonyms on Word.ws, such as buzzkill, killjoy, spoilsport, addle-plot, cold fish, curmudgeon, dampener and downer.
What does wet blanket mean?
Wet blanket means a person who takes the fun out of a situation or activity, as by pessimism, demands, dullness, etc.

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