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depressor

Pronunciation: [dɪˈprɛsər]

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Learn how to use depressor in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “psychology”

(noun) a substance or agent that reduces activity or mood. When someone feels sad or low, a depressor can refer to something that makes those feelings worse.

Example

Many people use herbal teas as a natural depressor to relax and calm their minds.

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Too much alcohol can act as a depressor, making people feel more sad than happy.

Example

What kinds of foods are known to be depressors of mood?

Context: “anatomy”

(noun) a muscle that decreases the angle between parts of the body. For example, a depressor muscle can help lower the jaw or another body part.

Example

The depressor muscle helps us smile by lowering the corners of our mouths.

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Without the depressor muscle, we wouldn't be able to move our jaw down.

Example

What does the depressor muscle do when you open your mouth?

How to pronounce depressor

Pronunciation: [dɪˈprɛsər]

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