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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But when weighed down by the moisture, the grass flops over and doesn't present itself as well to the cutting blade. — David Beaulieu, The Spruce, 23 June 2026 Place a sandwich in pan and top with a grill press or other heavy object (such as a another skillet) to weigh down. — Alexia Duchêne, Bon Appetit Magazine, 30 June 2026 What’s more, a clarifying shampoo will make your hair more silky, manageable, and easy to style because it’s not weighed down by grease, dry shampoo, and excess product. — Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 26 June 2026 That growth has made the sector a bright spot in a regional economy weighed down by weakness in Hollywood and other industries. — Bloomberg, Oc Register, 25 June 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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