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Depresent

Part of speech: Verb

Sense 1:

Definition: To lower or decrease someone's level of excitement, enthusiasm, or joy.

Example sentence: The rain depresented the crowd at the outdoor concert, but they still enjoyed the music.

Sense 2:

Definition: To cause someone to feel sad, disheartened, or gloomy.

Example sentence: The unexpected news about her grandmother's illness depresented Sarah, making it difficult for her to focus on work.

Sense 3:

Definition: To reduce the intensity or strength of something.

Example sentence: Adding cream to the spicy curry depresents its heat, making it milder and more palatable.

Sense 4:

Definition: To subdue or restrain someone's excitement or enthusiasm.

Example sentence: The teacher depresents the students' cheers by reminding them of the importance of focusing on their studies.

Sense 5:

Definition: To dampen or decrease the vibrancy or intensity of colors.

Example sentence: Overexposure to sunlight can depresent the pigments in paintings, causing them to fade over time.

Sense 6:

Definition: To lower the volume or reduce the sound of something.

Example sentence: She depresented the loud music playing in her bedroom to avoid disturbing her neighbors.

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