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weigh down

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: weigh down

1
v
exert a force with a heavy weight
2
v
be oppressive or disheartening to
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: weigh down
1

v exert a force with a heavy weight

Synonyms:
bear down, bear down on, drag down, press down on
Type of:
press
exert pressure or force to or upon
2

v be oppressive or disheartening to

Synonyms:
weigh on
Antonyms:
buoy up, lighten, lighten up
make more cheerful
Type of:
sadden
make unhappy
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