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Meaning of contrist | Babel Free

Verb CEFR B2
kənˈtɹɪst

Definitions

To make sad, to upset.

obsolete, transitive

Examples

“with such weak nerves and spirits, and in the condition I am in at present, ’twould be as much as my life was worth, to deject and contrist myself with so bad and melancholy an account”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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