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to weigh down
[phrase form: weigh]
01
to make someone feel sad or stressed by putting a lot of emotional or mental pressure on them
Examples
The disappointment of not meeting expectations seemed to weigh down the entire team.
Economic downturns have a way of weighing down on people's hopes for a better future.
02
to add weight to someone or something, making it more difficult for them to move
Examples
The heavy backpack weighed down the hiker as she climbed the steep trail.
The wet clothes began to weigh down on the swimmer, making it challenging to stay afloat.
03
to apply pressure by placing a heavy object on something
Examples
Can you weigh the paper down with a book to keep it from blowing away?
He weighed the package down with a rock to prevent it from flying away.
