depress

verb

1. 1

   lessen the activity or force of

   The rising inflation depressed the economy

2. 2

   press down

   Depress the space key

3. 3

   cause to drop or sink

   The lack of rain had depressed the water level in the reservoir

4. 4

   lower someone's spirits; make downhearted

   These news depressed her

   The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her

5. 5

   lower (prices or markets)

   The glut of oil depressed gas prices