meaning of depresses

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.
2.
To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.
3.
To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.
4.
To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.
5.
To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.
6.
To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.
7.
Having the middle lower than the border; concave.
8.
lessen the activity or force of; "The rising inflation depressed the ">economy"


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