Depress and Demoralise

Depress

Depress verb - Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.
Usage example: These news depressed her

Demoralise is a synonym for depress. In some cases you can use "Demoralise" instead a verb "Depress".

Demoralise

Demoralise verb - Lower someone's spirits; make downhearted.

Depress is a synonym for demoralise. You can use "Depress" instead a verb "Demoralise".

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