depresses
de-press-es
verb
To cause a reduction in the value, amount, or activity of something.
"High interest rates depress economic growth."
verb
Makes someone feel very sad, hopeless, or lacking in enthusiasm.
"The gloomy weather often depresses her."
verb
To push or press something downwards, reducing its height or activity.
"Depress the brake pedal gently."
Thesaurus
Synonyms: press down, depress, lower, get down, dismay, demoralise, dispirit, deject, demoralize, cast down
Antonyms: elate, intoxicate, lift up, pick up, uplift