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DEPRESSES

(verb)

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There are 5 meanings of the word Depresses.

Depresses - as a verb

Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

Example: "These news depressed her"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
cast downdeject16demoralise13demoralize22dismay12dispirit11get down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
discourage14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
elate5

Lower (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)
lower8

Press down

Example: "Depress the space key"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
press down

Lessen the activity or force of

Example: "The rising inflation depressed the economy"

Example Sentences

"The constant rain depresses me."
"Losing a loved one depresses many people."
"The news of the accident depresses the whole community."
"Seeing poverty in the world depresses my spirit."
"Being stuck in traffic depresses my mood."
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Word Game Points

Is DEPRESSES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, depresses is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

DEPRESSES has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.

Is DEPRESSES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, depresses is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
DEPRESSES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is DEPRESSES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, depresses is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
DEPRESSES has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.

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