throw cold water on

Other forms: threw cold water on; throwing cold water on; throws cold water on

Definitions of throw cold water on
  1. verb
    be discouraging or negative about
    synonyms: pour cold water on
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    type of:
    discourage
    deprive of courage or hope; take away hope from; cause to feel discouraged
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