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Word of the Day Wednesday, June 10, 2026

depressors

/dɪˈprɛsərz/ noun · British & US
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What does depressors mean?

noun

Devices or mechanisms that exert pressure or force downward, often used to hold or secure something in place. In psychology, a depressor is a force or influence that tends to lower or reduce something, such as a person's mood or a system's performance.

Example

"The engineer used depressors to secure the heavy machinery in place during the installation."

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