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Definition of “deject”

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deject (dɪˈdʒɛkt)

Definitions

verb

(tr) to have a depressing effect on; dispirit; dishearten

adjective

archaic downcast; dejected

Word Origin

C15: from Latin dēicere to cast down, from de- + iacere to throw

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= depress, discourage, dismay, daunt, dampen, demoralize, cast down, dishearten, dispirit,

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