depress
de-press
verb
To push something down, especially a button, lever, or pedal.
"Depress the pedal to slow the car down."
verb
To reduce the level of activity, value, or strength of something.
"High interest rates can depress the economy."
verb
To make someone feel very sad, unhappy, or despondent.
"The gloomy weather can often depress people."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: press down, lower, get down, dismay, demoralise, dispirit, deject, demoralize, cast down
Antonyms: elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up, uplift