weigh down

verb

weighed down; weighing down; weighs down
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transitive verb

1
: to cause to bend down : overburden
2
: oppress, depress

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all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down
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Consumers have generally soured on an economy weighed down by more expensive gas, groceries, and clothing, among other items. — Christopher Rugaber, Chicago Tribune, 28 Oct. 2026 China’s domestic demand has been weighed down by a yearslong downturn in its property market. — ABC News, 27 Oct. 2026 China's domestic demand has been weighed down by a yearslong downturn in its property market. — CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026 There have been no major changes in the local economy, still weighed down by the loss of three-quarters of GDP and now seeking to recover from the effects of the double earthquake. — Alfredo Meza, CNN Money, 26 Oct. 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 28 Oct. 2026.

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