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DEJECT

(verb)

Definitions

There is 1 meaning of the word Deject.

Deject - as a verb

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdemoralisedemoralizedepressdismaydispiritget down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"Her failure in the competition dejects her greatly."
"The team was dejected after losing the championship game."
"The bad news dejected him, and he became quiet and withdrawn."
"His constant criticism dejects me and makes me doubt my abilities."
"The long hours of practice and no improvement dejected the aspiring musician."
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Word Game Points

Is DEJECT a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, deject is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEJECT has a SCRABBLE points total of 16.

Is DEJECT a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, deject is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEJECT has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.

Is DEJECT a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, deject is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEJECT has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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