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to make sad<the thought of failing the test depressed me>Synonymsburden, oppress, saddenRelated Wordsail, distress, trouble; afflict, torment, torture; discourage, dishearten, dispirit; bother, disquiet, disturb, perturb, upsetNear Antonymsanimate, enliven, invigorate; comfort, console, solace; excite, inspire, stimulate; elate, exhilarate; encourage, hearten; delight, gratify, pleaseAntonymsbrighten, buoy, cheer, gladden
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to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally<construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass>— see drop 1
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to lower the price or value of<the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year>— see depreciate 1
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to push steadily against with some force<depressed the lever to start the machine>— see press 1
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