What is to lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc called?
depress — To lessen the activity of; to make dull; embarrass, as trade, commerce, etc. (Webster's 1913.)
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- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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