|
|
- pronunciation:
- dih
pres
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb), Word Builder, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
depresses, depressing, depressed |
| definition 1: |
to cause to be sad.
His failure depressed him.- antonyms:
- amuse
|
| definition 2: |
to push in or down.
If you depress that button, the machine will start.- synonyms:
- press, punch, push
- antonyms:
- lift
- similar words:
- lower, poke
|
| related words: |
press, trouble |
|
|
|
|
| derivations: |
depressible (adj.), depressingly (adv.) |
Word Builder: depress +
- depressed:
feeling unhappy.
|
|