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单词 weigh someone down
释义
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
(of a heavy load) to impede the movements of
The soldiers were weighed down by their heavy packs.
Synonyms
burden
We decided not to burden him with the news.
overload
an effective method that will not overload staff with more paperwork
encumber
fishermen encumbered with bulky clothing and boots
overburden
tax
Overcrowding has taxed the city's ability to deal with waste.
weight
His life was a struggle, weighted with failures and disappointments.
strain
The prison service is already under considerable strain.
handicap
Greater levels of stress may seriously handicap some students.
saddle
The war saddled the country with huge foreign debt.
hamper
I was hampered by a lack of information.
(phrasal verb) 
Definition
(of a problem or difficulty) to worry (someone) a great deal
He could not shake off the guilt that weighed him down.
Synonyms
oppress
The atmosphere in the room oppressed her.
worry
‘Why didn't you tell us?’ – ‘Didn't want to worry you.’
trouble
Is anything troubling you?
burden
depress
The state of the country depresses me.
haunt
The memory of his mistakes still haunts him.
plague
She was plagued by weakness, fatigue, and dizziness.
get down
torment
the torments of being a writer
take control of
hang over
beset
The country is beset by severe economic problems.
prey on
bear down
gnaw at
cast down
press down on
overburden
weigh upon
lie heavy on
See weigh

Additional synonyms

in the sense of beset
Definition
to trouble or harass constantly
The country is beset by severe economic problems.
Synonyms
plague,
trouble,
embarrass,
torture,
haunt,
torment,
harass,
afflict,
badger,
perplex,
pester,
vex,
entangle,
bedevil
in the sense of depress
Definition
to make sad and gloomy
The state of the country depresses me.
Synonyms
sadden,
upset,
distress,
chill,
discourage,
grieve,
daunt,
oppress,
desolate,
weigh down,
cast down,
bring tears to your eyes,
make sad,
dishearten,
dispirit,
make your heart bleed,
aggrieve,
deject,
make despondent,
cast a gloom upon,
harsh someone's mellow or buzz (slang)
in the sense of encumber
Definition
to hinder or impede
fishermen encumbered with bulky clothing and boots
Synonyms
hamper,
restrict,
handicap,
slow down,
cramp,
inhibit,
clog,
hinder,
inconvenience,
overload,
impede,
weigh down,
trammel,
incommode (formal)

Nearby words of
weigh someone down

  • weepy
  • weigh
  • weigh on someone
  • weigh someone down
  • weigh someone up
  • weigh something out
  • weight

Synonyms of 'weigh someone down'

weigh someone down

Additional synonyms

in the sense of weight
His life was a struggle, weighted with failures and disappointments.
Synonyms
burden,
handicap,
oppress,
impede,
weigh down,
encumber,
overburden,
charge,
add weight to
in the sense of worry
Definition
to annoy or bother
‘Why didn't you tell us?’ – ‘Didn't want to worry you.’
Synonyms
trouble,
upset,
harry,
bother,
disturb,
distress,
annoy,
plague,
irritate,
tease,
unsettle,
torment,
harass,
hassle (informal),
badger,
hector,
disquiet,
pester,
vex,
perturb,
tantalize,
importune (formal),
make anxious
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