Sadden (verb)

To make (someone) feel sad or unhappy.

Origin:

Middle english: from old english sæd "sated", from sædan "satisfy".

Examples:

1. The news of his death saddened her deeply.
2. His absence at the wedding saddened the whole family.
3. The loss of their home saddened the family, but they were determined to start again.
4. The death of her beloved pet saddened her for weeks.
5. The news of the accident saddened the whole community.