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weigh down

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of weigh down

to make sad

all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down

Synonyms of weigh down

bum (out), burden, dash, deject, depress, get down, oppress, sadden

Words Related to weigh down

ail, distress, trouble

afflict, torment, torture

daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, get down, unnerve

agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, disturb, exercise, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms of weigh down

animate, enliven, invigorate

assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe

excite, inspire, stimulate

elate, exhilarate

encourage, hearten

delight, gratify, please

boost, elevate, lift, uplift

Antonyms of weigh down

brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice

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