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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Schwab shares were lower by 5% on Thursday, weighed down by its first-quarter revenue miss reported earlier in the morning. Tanaya MacHeel, CNBC, 16 Apr. 2026 Zillow’s outlook for 2026 changed drastically depending on how long high rates and unemployment weigh down the housing market. Tristan Bove, Fortune, 14 Apr. 2026 Sales also fell 1% compared with March last year, weighed down by declines in the Northeast and Midwest. ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026 But that trajectory could change now as the latest inflation report weighs down both lenders and borrowers. Matt Richardson, CBS News, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for weigh down

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 20 Apr. 2026.

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