Thesaurus: depress

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1. 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.
2. v. t. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
3. v. t. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
4. v. t. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
5. v. t. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
6. v. t. To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
7. a. Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
8. v. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
9. v. lower (prices or markets)
10. v. cause to drop or sink
11. v. press down
12. v. lessen the activity or force of