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Definition of Depress
1. Verb. Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted. "The performance is likely to depress Sue"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
Specialized synonyms: Chill
Generic synonyms: Discourage
Derivative terms: Dejection, Demoralisation, Demoralization, Depressant, Depressant, Dismay
Antonyms: Elate
2. Verb. Lower (prices or markets). "The glut of oil depressed gas prices"
3. Verb. Cause to drop or sink. "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
Generic synonyms: Alter, Change, Modify
Derivative terms: Depressor, Lower, Lowering
4. Verb. Press down. "Depress the space key"
5. Verb. Lessen the activity or force of. "The rising inflation depressed the economy"
Definition of Depress
1. v. t. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.
2. a. Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
Definition of Depress
1. to make sad [v -ED, -ING, -ES] - See also: sad
Medical Definition of Depress
1.
Having the middle lower than the border; concave. "If the seal be depress or hollow." (Hammond)
Origin: L. Depressus, p. P.
1. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes. "With lips depressed."
2. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
3. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
4. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
5. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
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