weigh heavily on

VERB

tax

Synonyms

STRONGEST

exhaust overtax weaken

STRONG

charge cumber drain encumber enervate lade load oppress overburden overuse overwork pressure push saddle sap strain stress stretch task tire try weary weigh weight

WEAK

make demands on press hard on prey on put pressure on wear out weigh down

Antonyms

STRONG

activate aid assist compress concentrate delight energize help invigorate strengthen unburden

WEAK

exonerate release

Example Sentences

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The contrasting opinions and a great many other perspectives will weigh heavily on MSPs as they edge towards the final vote on Tuesday.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

Here’s why car-insurance prices will continue to weigh heavily on drivers, likely prompting them to make more high-stakes bets next year.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“Although Timo’s life was cut short 15 years ago, the circumstances of his death still weigh heavily on our officers who never gave up on his case.”

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 16, 2025

"These are losses that will weigh heavily on the economy of all Jamaicans for years and years to come," Arenas said.

From Barron's • Nov. 2, 2025

Nor did separation from Brindaban weigh heavily on the mind of his father.

From Mashi and Other Stories by Tagore, Rabindranath

weigh heavily on

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