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depress
verb
Lessen the activity or force of
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dɪˈpɹɛs
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verb
Lessen the activity or force of
“The rising inflation depressed the economy”
verb
Press down
“Depress the space key”
verb
Cause to drop or sink
“The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir”
verb
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
“These news depressed her”
verb
Lower (prices or markets)
“The glut of oil depressed gas prices”
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The rising inflation depressed the economy
Depress the space key
The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir
These news depressed her
The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
The glut of oil depressed gas prices
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