Associations to the word «Dejection»

Wiktionary

DEJECTION, noun. A state of melancholy or depression; low spirits, the blues
DEJECTION, noun. The act of humbling or abasing oneself.
DEJECTION, noun. A low condition; weakness; inability.
DEJECTION, noun. (medicine) (archaic) Defecation or feces.

Dictionary definition

DEJECTION, noun. A state of melancholy depression.
DEJECTION, noun. Solid excretory product evacuated from the bowels.

Wise words

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