01 v. t. To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.
imp. & p. p.
Depressed; p. pr. & vb. n.
Depressing
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1.
To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.
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2.
To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
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3.
To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
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4.
To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
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5.
To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
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6.
To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.(Math.)
Phrases & compounds
To depress the pole —
to cause the sidereal pole to appear lower or nearer the horizon, as by sailing toward the equator.