cast down Copy link Outline 1. dējĭcĭo, jēci, jectum, 32. afflīgo, flixi, flictum, 3 (fig. • cast down: 1. dējĭcĭo, jēci, jectum, 3: to c. down one's eyes upon the ground, oculos in terram d., Virg.: Quint. Fig.: they were c. down from that hope, ea spe dejecti sunt, Caes. 2. afflīgo, flixi, flictum, 3 (fig.: stronger than dejicio): to c. down and weaken ones spirits by fear, animos af. et debilitare metu, Cic.