WEIGHTED (DOWN) Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

weighted (down)

verb

Definition of weighted (down)

past tense of weight (down)

as in bogged (down)

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During the journey, officers subjected him to electric shocks and placed a pressure device around his ankles.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 8 Oct. 2026
Sarah Todd, for example, recently subjected herself to a barrage of tests and treatments at one of the longevity clinics popping up in medical centers across the country.

— Amanda Erickson, STAT, 6 Oct. 2026

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Jay, Tony, Saahil and Sameer come from middle-class homes, and each is weighed down by family duties while hoping for something better.

— Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 9 Oct. 2026
It’s paired with a blend of lightweight sunflower, olive, and jojoba oils that melt down makeup, sunscreen, and excess sebum without leaving skin feeling slick or weighed down.

— Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of weighed down

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And that is part of what has hampered us from doing anything.

— Nilay Patel, The Verge, 5 Oct. 2026
As ongoing offensive line struggles and continued pass coverage breakdowns hampered efforts, Washington faced dim prospects entering Week 3’s showdown with the defending Super Bowl champion Seahawks.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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