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deject

verb

Definition of dejectnext
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
  1. depress
  2. trouble
  3. oppress
  4. burden
  5. worry
  6. sadden
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
Verb
  • But the equity market’s rise this year has been driven primarily by just a few sectors, which troubles some analysts.
    — Steve Kopack, NBC news, 28 Sep. 2026
  • That is why as a mother of three Naperville School District 203 children, I am troubled by the district’s new transportation plan.
    — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 25 Sep. 2026
Definition of trouble
Verb
  • Look what women can do when they’re not abused, oppressed, and angry about being abused and oppressed!
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 18 Sep. 2026
  • Tromplz maps the violence that oppresses Venezuelans and exposes the displacement of Venezuelan migrants.
    — Katherine Brodsky, Variety, 18 Sep. 2026
Definition of oppress
Verb
  • In 2024, the most recent year with available data, more than 41% of households were burdened in both San Bernardino and Riverside County.
    — Jack Flemming, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Traffic burdens residents daily, and heavy rain keeps exposing the same stormwater weaknesses.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 22 Sep. 2026
Definition of burden
Verb
  • There’s little research on the compound, and academics worry that scheduling will hamper future studies.
    — Theresa Gaffney, STAT, 30 Sep. 2026
  • There’s nothing to worry about above because the cinemas have it.
    — Alex Ritman, Variety, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of worry
Verb
  • All Elite Wrestling is saddened to announce the passing of Benjamin Satterley, aka Pac.
    — CBS News, CBS News, 28 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
Definition of sadden

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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 1 Oct. 2026.

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