depress
to make sad or gloomy; lower in spirits; deject; dispirit.
to lower in force, vigor, activity, etc.; weaken; make dull.
to lower in amount or value.
to put into a lower position: to depress the muzzle of a gun.
to press down.
Music. to lower in pitch.
Origin of depress
1synonym study For depress
Other words for depress
Opposites for depress
Other words from depress
- de·press·i·ble, adjective
- de·press·i·bil·i·ty, noun
- o·ver·de·press, verb (used with object)
- un·de·press·i·ble, adjective
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How to use depress in a sentence
Incomplete and inaccurate data can not only depress campaign effectiveness but can also have detrimental impacts on an advertiser’s standing versus competitors.
Solving the agency search intelligence gap | Ian O’Rourke and Stephen Davis | February 9, 2021 | Search Engine WatchAs its core ride-hailing business remains depressed by the pandemic, Uber is making yet another big bet that food delivery will stay as a big part of its business.
Another problem for the proposed re-implementation of the expanded playoff, which went from 10 to 16 teams last year, is that some players fear it could depress free agency spending.
MLB and players’ union at impasse over universal DH, expanded postseason in 2021 | Des Bieler | January 26, 2021 | Washington PostSome beauty brand sales have been depressed by the pandemic, and particularly lipsticks, since it makes no sense to use lip color when your face is under a mask.
Pinterest launches an AR-powered Try-on experience for eyeshadow | Sarah Perez | January 22, 2021 | TechCrunchThe valuation of Airbnb soared to new heights in its debut in public markets, even while the pandemic kept revenues depressed.
When interest rates rise without an accompanying increase in demand, however, they directly depress demand and growth.
Budget and Debt Ceiling Games Could Cost America $3 Trillion and 2.75 Million Jobs | Robert Shapiro | October 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTIt is not enough for him to go negative and depress enthusiasm for Cucinnelli; he must find a way to actively energize Dems.
The new law, they say, would instead depress enthusiasm among the base, and hand Democrats millions of new voters.
Culture Warriors Gearing Up for New Battle Against Immigration Reform | David Freedlander | January 29, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThey were part of a vast left-wing media conspiracy to depress GOP turnout.
Who’s Skewed Now? Beaten GOP Wakes Up to the Real America | Andrew Romano | November 8, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTAnd lest we have too many facts to sort through, some evidence refutes the charge that voter-ID laws depress minority turnout.
From Gore to Kennedy, Democrats Have Their Own Shady Voter ID Past | Matt Latimer | September 14, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTThe gunner's seat moved with the carriage, from which he could elevate or depress the muzzle by a lever.
Life of Richard Trevithick, Volume II (of 2) | Francis TrevithickThey cannot withhold dividends in order to depress the value of the property and buy its stock at a lower price.
Putnam's Handy Law Book for the Layman | Albert Sidney BollesThe explorer makes many discoveries—some that stimulate and surprise, some that puzzle and depress.
The Leaven in a Great City | Lillian William BettsThe events of that season were well calculated to enthuse the Confederate and to depress the Federal force.
Stone's River | Wilson J. VanceAdvance spark lever about half way and throttle lever about one-quarter way and depress starter pedal.
Marvel Carbureter and Heat Control | Anonymous
British Dictionary definitions for depress
/ (dɪˈprɛs) /
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
Origin of depress
1Derived forms of depress
- depressible, adjective
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