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depress
verb(de-press)
cause to drop or sink
Synonyms: lower,
Examples:
The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir.
depress
verb(de-press)
press down
Synonyms: press down,
depress
verb(de-press)
lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Synonyms: cast down, deject, demoralise, demoralize, dismay, dispirit, get down,
Antonyms: elate,
Examples:
These news depressed her.
depress
verb(de-press)
lessen the activity or force of
Examples:
The rising inflation depressed the economy.
depress
verb(de-press)
lower (prices or markets)
Examples:
The glut of oil depressed gas prices.

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