Depress and Sink

Depress

Depress verb - To cause to fall intentionally or unintentionally.
Usage example: construction workers depressed the roadbed in order to make way for an overpass

Sink is a synonym for depress in action topic. In some cases you can use "Sink" instead a verb "Depress", when it comes to topics like lower, push down.

Sink

Sink verb - To diminish the price or value of.
Usage example: the slightest nick will sink the price of a piece of Tiffany glass

Depress is a synonym for sink in action topic. Sometimes you can use "Depress" instead a verb "Sink", if it concerns topics such as lower, fall in.

Nearby Words: sinking, sinker

Common collocations

power depress power sink power
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