Depress Definition & Meaning
depress
- verb
- lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"
- lower (prices or markets); "The glut of oil depressed gas prices"
- cause to drop or sink; "The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir"
- press down; "Depress the space key"
- lessen the activity or force of; "The rising inflation depressed the economy"
"Depress" in song lyrics
See how depress is used in real songs:
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"What you bump your head on, sound of depress"
Black Lotus — If These Walls Could Talk -
"'Cause yo, I seen a lot of folks whose so-called success equals depress"
Dilated Peoples — Trade Money -
"person depress"
AOL — AOL
Words that rhyme with depress
Usage tips for "depress"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "depress" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for depress to find words that pair well.