DEPRESS
(verb)Definitions
There are 5 meanings of the word
Depress.
Depress - as a verb
Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted
Example: "These news depressed her"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdeject16demoralise13demoralize22dismay12dispirit11get downHypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage14Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
elate5Lower (prices or markets)
Example: "The glut of oil depressed gas prices"
Cause to drop or sink
Example: "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lower8Lessen the activity or force of
Example: "The rising inflation depressed the economy"
Example Sentences
"The rainy weather tends to depress my mood."
"Losing his job has really depressed him."
"The constant negative news can depress people."
"She was deeply depressed after the breakup."
"He often uses alcohol to depress his emotions."
Word Game Points
Is DEPRESS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depress is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DEPRESS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DEPRESS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depress is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDEPRESS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.
Is DEPRESS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depress is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDEPRESS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.
