weigh down

verb

weighed down; weighing down; weighs down
Synonyms of weigh downnext

transitive verb

1
: to cause to bend down : overburden
2

Examples of weigh down in a Sentence

all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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For the most part though, For the First Time, Again is weighed down by oversinging and emotional affectation. Millan Verma, Pitchfork, 30 Jan. 2026 After application, strands look glossy and silky without feeling weighed down. Andrea Navarro, Glamour, 29 Jan. 2026 The luxury retailer, weighed down by debt, is under pressure as consumers shift their shopping habits and competition stiffens. Brian Womack, Dallas Morning News, 29 Jan. 2026 Their ingredients tend to be lighter and less likely to weigh down hair. ​wendy Wisner, Parents, 29 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weigh down

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of weigh down was in the 14th century

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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20down. Accessed 2 Feb. 2026.

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