A kind of mental unsoundness characterized by extreme depression of spirits, ill-grounded fears, delusions, and brooding over one particular subject or train of ideas.
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The act of depressing.
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Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
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Depression of spirits; a gloomy state continuing a considerable time; deep dejection; gloominess.
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