Weigh on

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verb

To worry or distress someone.

The guilt of not being able to help her family began to weigh on her.
Visual representation of "weigh on" - To worry or distress someone

Often appears as...

  • weigh on one's mind
  • weigh on one's conscience
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Emotional Burden

Conveys the feeling of something mentally or emotionally troubling someone persistently.

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The unresolved argument continued to weigh on his thoughts.
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Subtle Impact

Implies a gradual effect that might not be immediately evident but is significant over time.

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Her parents' expectations began to weigh on her more with each passing day.
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Metaphoric Expression

Used figuratively to describe an immaterial pressure, not a physical weight.

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The stress of exams weighed on the whole class.
Visual representation of the word "Weigh on"

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