depress (Meaning)
depress (v)
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
lower (prices or markets)
cause to drop or sink
press down
lessen the activity or force of
depress (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.
To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
depress (a.)
Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
Synonyms & Antonyms of depress
depress Sentence Examples
- The gloomy weather seemed to depress everyone's mood.
- Bad news tends to depress the stock market.
- Continuous rejection can depress even the most optimistic individuals.
- The loss of a loved one can deeply depress someone.
- Economic hardships can depress a nation's morale.
- Certain medications have side effects that can depress the central nervous system.
- Chronic illness can depress one's ability to enjoy life fully.
- He found himself in a situation that seemed to depress all his efforts.
- The lack of sunlight during the winter months can depress some people.
- A toxic work environment can depress employee productivity and satisfaction.
FAQs About the word depress
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted, lower (prices or markets), cause to drop or sink, press down, lessen the activity or force ofTo press down; to cause
distress, trouble, bother, get down, deject, torture, disturb,oppress, burden, bum (out)
gladden, lighten, enliven, reassure, cheer (up), assure, cheer (up), inspire, buoy, invigorate
The gloomy weather seemed to depress everyone's mood.
Bad news tends to depress the stock market.
Continuous rejection can depress even the most optimistic individuals.
The loss of a loved one can deeply depress someone.
