Main entry: depress
Definition: lessen the activity or force of
Usage: The rising inflation depressed the economy
Main entry: depress, press down
Definition: press down
Usage: Depress the space key
Definition: cause to drop or sink
Usage: The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir
Main entry: cast down, get down, dismay, dispirit, deject, demoralise, demoralize, depress
Definition: lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Usage: These news depressed her; The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
Main entry: depress
Definition: lower (prices or markets)
Usage: The glut of oil depressed gas prices