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Definition of: depress
(di·pres′) v.t.
1. To lower the spirits of; make gloomy; sadden.
2. To lessen in vigor, force, or energy; weaken; make dull.
3. To lessen the price or value of.
4. To press or push down; lower.
5. Music To lower the pitch of.
6. Obs. To subjugate; suppress. See synonyms under ABASE. [<OF depresser <L depressus, pp. of deprimere <de- down + primere press]
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