Meaning of 'depress'

verb

lessen the activity or force of

Example: "The rising inflation depressed the economy"

verb

press down

Synonyms: press down

verb

cause to drop or sink

Example: "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"

Synonyms: lower

verb

lower someone's spirits

Synonyms: dismay

verb

lower prices or markets

Example: "The glut of oil depressed gas prices."