Weigh down

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verb

To cause someone or something to be heavy and unable to be moved easily.

The apple tree branches were weighed down with fruit.
Visual representation of "weigh down" - To cause someone or something to be heavy and unable to be moved easily
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Physical Weight

Use 'weigh down' to describe objects literally made heavy by something.

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Her backpack was weighed down with books.
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Visibility

'Weigh down' can imply something is visibly sagging or drooping under weight.

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The shelves were weighed down with old records and bowed in the middle.
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Not Always Negative

While it sounds negative, 'weigh down' can be neutral, it depends on context.

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The branches were weighed down with sweet, ripe peaches.
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