Definition of depress

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  • depress is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 10
  • depress is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 10
  • depress is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 11

Definition of depress

  • cause to drop or sink (verb)

    Examples

    1. The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir

    Synonyms

    1. lower
  • press down (verb)

    Synonyms

    1. press down
  • lower someone's spirits; make downhearted (verb)

    Examples

    1. These news depressed her

    Synonyms

    1. cast down
    2. deject
    3. demoralise
    4. demoralize
    5. dismay
    6. dispirit
    7. get down
  • lessen the activity or force of (verb)

    Examples

    1. The rising inflation depressed the economy
  • lower (prices or markets) (verb)

    Examples

    1. The glut of oil depressed gas prices

See definition of depress in Merriam Webster