deject

²deject

verb

Definition of DEJECT

transitive verb

: to make gloomy

Examples of DEJECT

1. <nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks>

Origin of DEJECT

Middle English, to throw down, from Latin dejectus, past participle of deicere, from de- + jacere to throw — more at jet

First Known Use: 1581

Related to DEJECT

Synonyms: bum (out), burden, dash, depress, get down, oppress, sadden, weigh down

Antonyms: brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice

Related Words: ail, distress, trouble; afflict, torment, torture; daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, get down, unnerve; agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, disturb, exercise, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms: animate, enliven, invigorate; assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe; excite, inspire, stimulate; elate, exhilarate; encourage, hearten; delight, gratify, please; boost, elevate, lift, uplift

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