Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
depress
verb
/dɪˈprɛs/
Definition
to lower the spirits or vitality of someone or something.
Examples
- The news about the storm served to depress the mood of the gathering.
- High taxes can depress economic growth.
- She felt depressed after hearing about her friend’s illness.
Meaning
To cause feelings of sadness or gloom; to reduce the amount or strength of something.
Synonyms
- sadden
- discourage
- deject
- lower
- reduce
