depress
9 synonyms and 1 antonym for depress, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Verb — To make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
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Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
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Antonyms
How to use depress
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
depress the market
depress wages
depress someone
Etymology
From Old French depresser, from Latin deprimere, "to press down," from de- + premere, "to press."
Full origin of depress →Frequently asked questions
What does “depress” mean?
The word “depress” means to make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless. In plain terms, to make someone feel low, or to push something down or make it weaker/smaller.
How do you pronounce “depress”?
“Depress” is pronounced dih-PREHS (/dɪˈpɹɛs/ in IPA).
How do you use “depress” in a sentence?
Here is “depress” used in a sentence: “The grey weather always seems to depress him.”
What part of speech is “depress”?
“Depress” is a verb.
Where does the word “depress” come from?
The word “depress” comes from Latin. From Old French depresser, from Latin deprimere, "to press down," from de- + premere, "to press.".
How many meanings does “depress” have?
“Depress” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make someone feel sad, low, or hopeless.
