depress

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. Source: opted

2. v. t. To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride. Source: opted

3. v. t. To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed. Source: opted

4. v. t. To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. Source: opted

5. v. t. To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate. Source: opted

6. v. t. To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree. Source: opted

7. a. Having the middle lower than the border; concave. Source: opted

8. v. lower someone's spirits; make downhearted Source: wordnet

9. v. lower (prices or markets) Source: wordnet

10. v. cause to drop or sink Source: wordnet

11. v. press down Source: wordnet

12. v. lessen the activity or force of Source: wordnet

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