To make someone sad, discouraged, or depressed; to lower someone's spirits or confidence.
From Latin 'deicere,' composed of 'de-' (down) and 'iacere' (to throw). Literally meaning 'to throw down,' it evolved to mean causing emotional decline.
The Latin 'throw down' origin perfectly captures depression—bad news genuinely feels like something knocked you down flat.
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