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depress

verb

/dɪˈprɛs/

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

press down

sadden, discourage, lower, weaken, deject

encourage, uplift, inspire

depress the economy, depress the price, deeply depress, depress mood

to carry and develop in the womb during pregnancy; to develop an idea over a period of time

To produce or provide something; to give way or surrender.

to severely damage or mutilate something, often by tearing or crushing

To want something to happen or be true and think it is possible.

to look steadily and intently at something

To free from restraint, control, or the power of another; to liberate.