Definition of Weigh down

1. Verb. Be oppressive or disheartening to. "The bad news will weigh down him"

Exact synonyms: Weigh On
Generic synonyms: Sadden
Antonyms: Lighten

2. Verb. Exert a force with a heavy weight. ; "The snow bore down on the roof"
Exact synonyms: Bear Down, Bear Down On, Drag Down, Press Down On
Generic synonyms: Press

Definition of Weigh down

1. Verb. To act as a ballast for. ¹

2. Verb. (idiomatic) To be too much for someone to cope with. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Lexicographical Neighbors of Weigh Down

wehrwolves
weibullite
weid
weids
weigela
weigelas
weigelia
weigelias
weigh
weigh'd
weigh-in
weigh-ins
weigh against
weigh anchor
weigh down (current term)
weigh in
weigh on
weigh station
weigh the anchor
weigh up
weighable
weighage
weighages
weighbeam
weighbeams
weighboard
weighbridge
weighbridges
weighed

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