DEJECT - Definition & Meaning for Kids
Meaning 1
Part of speech: Verb
lower someone's spirits
Example: make downhearted; These news depressed her; The bad state of her child's health demoralizes her
Synonyms
Dismay, Cast down, Get down, Demoralise, Depress
Antonyms
🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)
The word "deject" comes from Latin deiciō, which comes from Old French dejeter.
🧩 Fun Fact
Latin became the scholarly language of Europe for over 1,500 years, standardizing technical vocabulary.