weigh on

verb

weighed on; weighing on; weighs on

: to make (someone or something) sad, depressed, or worried

The bad news is really weighing on me.

I can tell that something is weighing on his mind.

Examples of weigh on in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Also weighing on global stock markets was a jump in oil prices. — Arkansas Online, 23 Oct. 2026

The results reflect the growing divergence between Hermès’ flagship leather goods business and the rest of its portfolio, as a weaker Chinese consumer environment weighs on purchases of accessories, shoes and watches. — Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Meanwhile, oil prices topped $110 a barrel and gas prices in Asia and Europe are at multiyear highs and could weigh on households for longer. — Anniek Bao, CNBC, 22 Oct. 2026

High gas prices continue to weigh on wallets as voters list affordability as a top concern ahead of early November's midterm elections. — ABC News, 22 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for weigh on

• anton
• argon
• axon
• baronne
• baryon
• baton
• boron
• buisson
• bygone
• capon
• cardon
• chiffon