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
  • The knob twists and depresses like a button (with programmable options for both a short and long press).
    — Brian Westover, PC Magazine, 3 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of depress
Verb
  • Flake also said he was troubled by Collins' refusal to acknowledge President Joe Biden's 2020 election victory.
    — Zachary Bynum, CBS News, 7 Aug. 2026
  • And yet there are other kinds of technological risks that trouble us profoundly.
    — Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of trouble
Verb
  • 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
  • Despite being the wealthiest generation, boomers are still burdened by significant debt.
    — Jason Ma, Fortune, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Unfortunately, Brebner then burdens her with an overwritten internal monologue that would make more sense if Anna’s previous career had been as a Broadway writer.
    — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of burden
Verb
  • Survivors have expressed frustration and worry over growing support for the possession of nuclear weapons for deterrence by the international community, including Japan.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 5 Aug. 2026
  • But the nanny never worried the Massachusetts mother might be a danger to her children or to herself.
    — Michael Casey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of worry
Verb
  • Cunningham, who has known Needham for years, said he was saddened to learn of her departure at a time when the hospital is dealing with the serious financial situation of Vista and AHS.
    — Steve Sadin, Chicago Tribune, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Lynsi Snyder, owner and president of In-N-Out, was saddened over the death of Garibay and the other victims.
    — Ruben Vives, Los Angeles Times, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sadden

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“Deject.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/deject. Accessed 13 Aug. 2026.

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