reduce to tears

afflict beat down bother damp dampen daunt discourage dishearten dismay dispirit disturb dull lower reduce sadden sap slow trouble upset weaken weigh down

abase ail beat bug chill cow darken debase debilitate degrade desolate devitalize distress drag drain enervate faze mock mortify oppress perturb press scorn torment try weary

bear down bum out cast down keep under put down run down throw cold water on turn one off

aid assist cheer comfort delight encourage hearten help increase inspirit make happy order please raise strengthen

activate admire approve calm elevate energize exalt flatter honor improve invigorate praise soothe upgrade

excite lift push up stimulate uplift