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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Bell responded that Alabama’s systemwide ranking is weighed down by its satellite campuses and argued the flagship Tuscaloosa campus would fare substantially better if evaluated independently. Garrett Shanley, Miami Herald, 1 July 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 Both companies have since pulled back, weighed down by reimbursement structures and operating costs that have little in common with running a pharmacy. Brian Delp, Forbes.com, 29 June 2026 Chipmakers — The tech sell-off also hit semiconductors too, as shares were also weighed down by a New York Times report that OpenAI was seeking to potentially delay its IPO until 2027. Davis Giangiulio, CNBC, 26 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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“Weigh down.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weigh%20down. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.

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