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

These days, Tiwa is embracing an unapologetic version of herself, one no longer weighed down by expectation or people-pleasing. —Essence, 4 Dec. 2025

Additionally, the large windows let in tons of light that reflects off the classic subway tile backsplash, white countertops, and gold finishes to keep the dark hue from weighing down the space. —Jessica Bennett, Better Homes & Gardens, 2 Dec. 2025

Oow Suede Slip-on Boots Versatile footwear options are always on my packing list to prevent overpacking (nothing weighs down a suitcase quite like multiple pairs of bulky shoes). —Carin Ryan, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025

Zany yet surprisingly grounded, the first season offered plenty of delights, though it was weighed down by the conventional will-they-won’t-they expectations baked into its premise. —Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 1 Dec. 2025

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