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- pronunciation:
- weI
daUn
- See:
- weigh
part of speech: |
phrase |
definition 1: |
to make heavier.
This big bag weighs me down.- synonyms:
- cumber, encumber
- similar words:
- overload, overweight, tax, weight
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definition 2: |
to cause to lower, bend, or stay down by adding weight.
She weighed down the balloon with a stone.- similar words:
- burden
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definition 3: |
to make serious, troubled, or depressed.
Her studies weigh her down.- synonyms:
- oppress, weight
- antonyms:
- lighten
- similar words:
- burden, depress, distress, overwhelm, trouble
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related words: |
overwhelm |
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