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weigh down
verb
- adverb to press (a person) down by or as if by weight
his troubles weighed him down
Idioms and Phrases
Burden, oppress, as in Their problems have weighed them down . This expression transfers bowing under a physical weight to emotional burdens. [c. 1600]Example Sentences
Warren Gatland says he left his role as Wales head coach after being "weighed down" by criticism - including from his former players.
The inquest has uncovered Gunner Beck felt "weighed down" by his declarations of love, which had "crossed the line" of both professionalism and friendship.
The scene changes weigh down the overall pace.
Trucks and cars trundle past, weighed down with people's belongings.
“I don’t want to weigh down my car.â€
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