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to depress
01
to make someone feel extremely sad or discouraged, often as a result of challenging situations, such as loss
Transitive: to depress sb
Examples
The constant rain seemed to depress him even more.
02
to lower the market value or reduce the market appeal of a product
Transitive: to depress a product or its value
Examples
Overproduction of a certain product may depress its market value as supply exceeds demand.
03
to reduce the intensity, activity, or strength of something
Transitive: to depress a process or state
Examples
The medication helped depress his symptoms of anxiety.
04
to apply force that pushes something downward
Transitive: to depress sth
Examples
The mechanic depressed the lever to release the brake.
05
to lower or cause to move downward in position
Transitive: to depress sth
Examples
The weight of the snow depressed the branches of the tree, bending them towards the ground.
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depressing
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