weighs down
The phrase “weighs down” has 2 syllables: weighs down
It's pronounced as /weɪz daʊn/
What is synonym and antonym for weighs down?
In the thesaurus, “weighs down” has 34 synonyms and 28 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for weighs down along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for weighs down
- afflicts
- agitates
- ails
- bothers
- burdens
- concerns
- dashes
- daunts
- dejects
- demoralizes
- depresses
- discomforts
- discomposes
- discourages
- disheartens
- dismays
- dispirits
- disquiets
- distresses
- disturbs
- exercises
- gets down
- oppresses
- perturbs
- saddens
- torments
- tortures
- troubles
- undoes
- unhinges
- unnerves
- unsettles
- upsets
- worries
Antonyms for weighs down
- animates
- assures
- boosts
- brightens
- buoys
- comforts
- consoles
- delights
- elates
- elevates
- encourages
- enlivens
- excites
- exhilarates
- gladdens
- gratifies
- heartens
- inspires
- invigorates
- lifts
- lightens
- pleases
- reassures
- rejoices
- solaces
- soothes
- stimulates
- uplifts
Example Sentences
- The heavy armor weighs down the knight during battle.
- Guilt often weighs down those who keep secrets.
- The wet blanket weighs down the clothesline.
- His anxiety weighs down his ability to focus.
- Snow weighs down the roof after a blizzard.
On this page you'll find 62 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to weighs down, such as: afflicts, agitates, ails, animates, assures, boosts, bothers.
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