Weigh down on Meaning in English
expression
ˈweɪ/ /ˈdaʊn/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
WAY DOWN AHN or WAY DOWN AWN
wˈeɪ/ /dˈaʊn/ /ˈɒn
WAY DOWN ON
Definition
To cause someone to feel burdened, stressed, or under pressure, either physically or emotionally.
Usage & Nuances
Typically used for describing stress, worries, or responsibilities that make someone feel heavy or pressured; often figurative. Common with subjects like 'guilt', 'responsibility', 'work', or 'problems'. Can also be used for physical things, but usually about emotions.
Spanish: agobiar - pesar sobrePortuguese (BR): pesar sobre - sobrecarregarPortuguese (PT): pesar sobre - sobrecarregarChinese (Simplified): 压在……身上Chinese (Traditional): 壓在……身上Hindi: दबाव डालनाArabic: يثقل علىBengali: চাপ সৃষ্টি করাRussian: тяготить - давить наJapanese: 重くのしかかるVietnamese: đè nặng lênKorean: 무겁게 짓누르다Turkish: üzerine ağırlık yapmak - yük olmakUrdu: بوجھ ڈالناIndonesian: membebani
Example Sentences
The heavy responsibility weighs down on him.
basic
All my worries weigh down on me at night.
basic
The sadness weighs down on her.
basic
Stress from work really weighs down on me sometimes.
natural
That secret has weighed down on him for years.
natural
Don’t let your fears weigh down on you.
natural