depress
//dɪˈprɛs//
Verb
depressInfinitive
depressPresent tense
depressedPast tense
depressedPast participle
depressingPresent participle
depressesThird-person singular
1
To make someone feel sad, hopeless, or without enthusiasm.
The rainy weather always depresses me.
2
To push or press something down.
Depress the button to start the machine.
3
To reduce the level or strength of something, especially economic activity or prices.
The economic crisis depressed housing prices across the country.