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deject

Deject (verb) means Make sad or dispirited.

verb
1
Make sad or dispirited.
2
To cast downward.
3
To debase or humble.
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Etymology

From Old French dejeter, from Latin dēiectus, past participle of dēicere (“to throw down”), from dē- (“from, down from”) + iacere (“to throw”).

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of deject?

"deject" (verb) means make sad or dispirited.

What are the different meanings of deject?

"deject" has 3 main meanings: 1. Make sad or dispirited; 2. To cast downward; 3. To debase or humble.

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