Synonyms for Depress & Similar Words
Definition of 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"
5 synonyms found
Writing tips for "depress"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like deject, dismay, dispirit can replace "depress" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 5 alternatives available, "depress" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"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