To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc.

To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to cheapen; to depreciate.

lessen the activity or force of; "The rising inflation depressed the economy"

To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.

Having the middle lower than the border; concave.

Latin de = prefix implying descent, and pressum = pressed, hence to press down, and depression = downward movement or a concavity on a surface.

To cast a gloom upon; to sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.

To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

lower someone's spirits; make downhearted; "These news depressed her"; "The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her"

To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.