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Dejection Definition & Meaning

dejection
noun
  1. a state of melancholy depression
  2. solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels

"Dejection" in song lyrics

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  • "It makes you view change with degenerate dejection"
    Bubba Sparxxx — Comin' Round
  • "coleridge dejection"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dejection"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dejection mean?
a state of melancholy depression solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels
What part of speech is dejection?
Dejection is a noun.
How many definitions does dejection have?
Dejection has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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