DEJECT Synonyms: 65 Similar and Opposite Words

deject

verb

Definition of deject

as in to depress

to make sad nothing dejects a TV pundit more than the reality check that nobody cares what he thinks

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Recent Examples of deject Vice President Kamala Harris appears to prioritize winning back Arab American and Muslim voters who were dejected by President Joe Biden’s handling of war in the Middle East over courting the Jewish voter. — Morgan Phillips, Fox News, 7 Oct. 2024 It’s been a dejecting homestand for Baltimore, which was coming off a 5-1 road trip against AL East foes Toronto and New York. — Nathan Ruiz, Baltimore Sun, 31 May 2023 Once again dejected, Kendall was left communing with some body of water, the motif that has followed him throughout the series. — Matthew Gilbert, BostonGlobe.com, 29 May 2023 Sims-Fewer didn’t seem dejected, though, putting a positive spin on things. — Christiaan Hetzner, Fortune, 16 May 2023 Head coach Mike Budenholzer, voice fading and dejected, evaded the idea that free throws, or lack thereof, were to blame solely for the loss though. — Journal Sentinel, 27 Apr. 2023 Belinda, feeling dejected, ended up throwing her business plan away. — Sydney Bucksbaum, EW.com, 19 Apr. 2023 Many feel dejected because Biden has been unable to make good on a campaign pledge to bolster voting rights and are eager to see his administration keep the issue in the spotlight. — CBS News, 5 Mar. 2023

Recent Examples of Synonyms for deject

Verb

Elevated interest rates depress valuations on future corporate cash flows while driving up debt financing costs.

— , CNBC, 17 Sep. 2026
British authorities listed it as a suicide, saying Pugh had been depressed.

— Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Definition of depress

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Other European nations were also troubled by the president’s threat.

— David Zimmermann, The Washington Examiner, 18 Sep. 2026
Jones, the Pacheedaht elder, said he was troubled not just by the loss of the forests, but by people’s connection to them and, in turn, to themselves.

— Annika Hammerschlag, Los Angeles Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of trouble

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But there is no neutral position between the oppressor and the oppressed.

— William Earl, Variety, 14 Sep. 2026
Suffering from severe financial inequality and oppressed by the yoke of dictators and oligarchs, the people rise up and storm the seat of government.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of oppress

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Portman officials have argued the 11-acre site on prime real estate is a rare opportunity for a new Beltline node, while a grassroots opposition group said the redevelopment would only burden its surrounding neighborhoods.

— Zachary Hansen, AJC.com, 17 Sep. 2026
Foligno also alleviated some of the media burden off Bedard by answering anything and everything about Bedard.

— Scott Powers, New York Times, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of burden

Verb

Many of the condition’s early signs, such as depression or impulsivity, can stem from other factors, and some experts worry about making premature diagnoses.

— Alexandra Pattillo, Scientific American, 23 Sep. 2026
The backlash against data centers is growing, as critics worry about rising electricity bills as well as air, water and noise pollution.

— Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of worry

Verb

In a statement, 1846 Farms said they're incredibly saddened for the community, guests and everyone who worked hard to prepare for the day.

— Mike Darnay, CBS News, 17 Sep. 2026
Reached Wednesday, her mother Cindy Rios said she was shocked and saddened by the string of events.

— ABC News, ABC News, 17 Sep. 2026

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