Word
Depress
How many syllables?
2 Syllables
How it's divided?
de-press
Definition
- 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.
- v. t. - To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
- v. t. - To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were
depressed.
- v. t. - To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as
trade, commerce, etc.
- v. t. - To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to
cheapen; to depreciate.
- v. t. - To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
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