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DEPRESS

(verb)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Depress.

Depress - as a verb

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdejectdemoralisedemoralizedismaydispiritget down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
elate

Lower (prices or markets)

Example: "The glut of oil depressed gas prices"

Cause to drop or sink

Example: "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lower

Press down

Example: "Depress the space key"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press down

Lessen the activity or force of

Example: "The rising inflation depressed the economy"

Example Sentences

"The rainy weather tends to depress my mood."
"Losing his job has really depressed him."
"The constant negative news can depress people."
"She was deeply depressed after the breakup."
"He often uses alcohol to depress his emotions."
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Word Game Points

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

DEPRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is DEPRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is DEPRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depress is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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