throw cold water on Synonyms

pour cold water on become embittered put a stop to put a damper on gridlock turn off shut out put down warn suppress lose faith advise against become disillusioned be depressed throw a wet blanket on dampen someone's hopes be demoralized be despondent act like a wet blanket break one's heart be beaten stop prevent preclude disadvise deter dampen damp curb cool chill block avoid discourage dishearten obstruct inhibit impede hinder halt forfend divert dissuade dispirit avert