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weigh down

weigh down


transitive verb 
Definition:
 
1. oppress somebody: to be oppressive or burdensome to somebody
weighed down by grief
weighed down with extra paperwork

2. press something down: to press or pull somebody or something down by being heavy
trees weighed down with fruit

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