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weigh down

verb
weighed down; weighing down; weighs down

Definition of weigh down

transitive verb

1 : to cause to bend down : overburden
2 : oppress, depress
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Examples of weigh down in a Sentence

all these tragedies occurring simultaneously are weighing me down

First Known Use of weigh down

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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