1
as in bleak
causing or marked by an atmosphere lacking in cheer
the depressing atmosphere of the empty mall
2
as in sad
causing unhappiness
more depressing news about the famine overseas
present participle of depress
1
as in saddening
to make sad
the thought of once again failing the bar exam depressed me
2
as in throwing
to cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally
construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass
3
as in reducing
to diminish the price or value of
the glut of wheat on the market has depressed that commodity for most of the past year
4
as in pressing
to push steadily against with some force
depressed the lever to start the machine
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Merriam-Webster unabridged