Definition of Depress
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(v. t.) To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.
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(v. t.) To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
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(v. t.) To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
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(v. t.) To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
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(v. t.) To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
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(v. t.) To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
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(a.) Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
Homophones of Depress
No Homophones Found.