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

But that’s forcing them to wrestle with the idea that any action taken by a party is illegitimate, anti-democratic rigging — something the other team can use to depress the base.

— David Weigel, semafor.com, 22 July 2026
Also helping is Kevin Warsh, the new Federal Reserve head, who is working to get our central bank focused on currency stability as the way to fight inflation, rather than depressing economic activity.

— Steve Forbes, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of depress

Verb

Peterson generated a ton of shots and had four 20-point games, but the same issues against length in the paint that troubled him at Kansas cropped up at summer league.

— John Hollinger, New York Times, 24 July 2026
Zepeda comes forward and throws volume, which is exactly the input Roach's counterpunching needs to look spectacular and exactly the pressure that has troubled him when the scorecards got close.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026

Definition of trouble

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Claiming that other people expressing their civil rights is oppressing them, and politicizing what are supposed to be non-partisan parts of how the government works on the state and federal level.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 23 July 2026
Man oppressed woman legally, economically, socially, educationally, morally, professionally and religiously.

— Brian DeLay, Mercury News, 4 July 2026

Definition of oppress

Verb

In the United States, nearly half of all renter households for whom rent burden is calculated were cost-burdened and, according to the Pew Research Center, 69 per cent of Americans are very concerned about the cost of housing.

— Belonging Forum, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026
People burdened by legal debt are more likely to experience ongoing involvement with the justice system, including probation violations and reincarceration.

— Brian Lawton, The Conversation, 22 July 2026

Definition of burden

Verb

While supporters say this is necessary for the UC to remain a leader in STEM fields, critics worry these tests are biased against low-income and minority students.

— Tarini Mehta, Sacbee.com, 22 July 2026
Substantive verses are new terrain for Lacy, who, as a younger writer, worried more about hooks and beats.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 July 2026

Definition of worry

Verb

But this past summer, that itch has felt more like a siren’s call as, like many outdoors lovers, I’ve been saddened by reports of serious overcrowding at one of America’s crown jewels.

— Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 23 July 2026
The nonprofit said it was saddened that the whales would remain in captivity, but acknowledged the move would likely improve their immediate welfare after years of deteriorating conditions at Marineland.

— Moná Thomas, PEOPLE, 9 July 2026

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