
Weigh down
Physical Weight
Use 'weigh down' to describe objects literally made heavy by something.
Her backpack was weighed down with books.
Visibility
'Weigh down' can imply something is visibly sagging or drooping under weight.
The shelves were weighed down with old records and bowed in the middle.
Not Always Negative
While it sounds negative, 'weigh down' can be neutral, it depends on context.
The branches were weighed down with sweet, ripe peaches. WordUp Chrome Extension
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