Depress

·vt To reduce (an equation) in a lower degree.

II. Depress ·vt To bring down or humble; to abase, as pride.

III. Depress ·adj Having the middle lower than the border; concave.

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

V. Depress ·vt To cast a gloom upon; to Sadden; as, his spirits were depressed.

VI. Depress ·vt To lessen in price; to cause to decline in value; to Cheapen; to Depreciate.

VII. Depress ·vt To press down; to cause to sink; to let fall; to Lower; as, to depress the muzzle of a gun; to depress the eyes.