depress (dɪˈprɛs
)
Definitions
verb (tr)
- to lower in spirits; make gloomy; deject
- to weaken or lower the force, vigour, or energy of
- to lower prices of (securities or a security market)
- to press or push down
- to lower the pitch of (a musical sound)
- obsolete to suppress or subjugate
Alternative Forms
deˈpressible adjectiveWord Origin
C14: from Old French depresser, from Latin dēprimere from de- + premere to pressC14: from Old French from Latin from + to 1Synonyms
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sadden,
upset,
distress,
chill,
discourage,
grieve,
daunt,
oppress,
desolate,
weigh down,
cast down,
bring tears to your eyes make sad
dishearten,
dispirit,
make your heart bleed
aggrieve,
deject,
make despondent cast a gloom upon harsh someone's mellow or buzz
Usage examples
The only person I don't seem to depress is Alice, and that's because she's even gloomier than me.
, THE PRESIDENT'S CHILD (2003)Fully equity-financed project will depress EPS in the initial stages.
Business Today (1996)Helping to depress U. S. markets was the latest reading on the American manufacturing sector from the Institute for Supply Management.
canada.com (2004)Head teachers believe he wanted to depress marks to head off claims that the exams are getting too easy.
Sun, News of the World (2002)Stress and unhappiness, whether from a physical or mental cause, can severely depress the immune system.
, Survive the Nine to Five - a woman's guide to working well (1989)