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Meaning of depresses
The primary meaning of the word "depresses" is to make someone feel sad or unhappy.
Etymology of depresses
The word "depresses" originates from the Latin word "deprimere", which means "to press down"
It has been used in English since the 15th century to describe the act of pressing down or lowering something
Over time, the word has also taken on a psychological connotation, describing the act of making someone feel sad or unhappy
Synonyms
saddens
disheartens
discourages
dispirits
demoralizes
unmans
unnerve
unsettles
upsets
grieves
troubles
weighs
burdens
oppresses
harasses
torments
afflicts
distresses
discomforts
displeases
dismays
daunts
intimidates
frightens
alarms
perturbs
worries
concerns
bothers
vexes
irks
annoys
displeasures
dissatisfies
discontents
demotivates
dejects
deflates
Definitions
- To make someone feel sad or unhappy
- * To lower something, such as a price or a level, or to reduce the activity of something
- * To press down on something, such as a button or a pedal
Usage Examples
- The news of the job loss depresses me
- * The cold weather depresses the plant growth
- * The doctor said that the medication would depress the patient's immune system
Antonyms
uplifts
cheers
delights
pleases
satisfies
comforts
reassures
calms
soothes
heartens
encourages
motivates
inspires
invigorates
revitalizes
rejuvenates
exhilarates
thrills
entertains
amuses
gladdens
brightens
lightens
relieves
mitigates