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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.
Losing her job depressed her for months.
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.
Negative reviews and publicity can depress the market appeal of a once-popular consumer item.
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.
He tried to depress his excitement, but it was hard to stay calm.
04
to apply force that pushes something downward
Transitive: to depress sth
Examples
The mechanic depressed the lever to release the brake.
He accidentally depressed the pedal too hard, causing the car to speed up.
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.
Prolonged rainfall can depress the water level in rivers and reservoirs.
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depressing
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