weigh down

verb

weighed down; weighing down; weighs down

transitive verb

1

: to cause to bend down : overburden

2

: oppress, depress

Synonyms of weigh down

• get down
• bum (out)
• depress
• burden
• trouble
• worry
• torture
• oppress

Examples of weigh down in a Sentence

all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down

Recent Examples on the Web

The designers and brands succeeding right now appear to be those who understand how to honor history and invigorate the brand, without being held back or weighed down by legacy. — Fiona Sinclair Scott, CNN Money, 22 Sep. 2026

Larger, heavier collars could weigh down on the canine’s neck and cause physical strain or injury. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026

Since the war began, the United States and Europe have expected its mounting costs to weigh down and even imperil Putin. — Michael Kimmage, Foreign Affairs, 14 Sep. 2026

Rising Treasury yields in the bond market were also weighing down stocks on Wall Street Wednesday. — Damian J. Troise, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for weigh down

• adown
• blowdown
• breakdown
• countdown
• crackdown
• crosstown
• downtown
• drawdown
• dropdown
• facedown
• godown
• hometown