overweigh

overweigh
/oh'veuhr way"/, v.t.
1. to exceed in weight; overbalance or outweigh: a respected opinion that overweighs the others.
2. to weigh down; oppress; burden: gloom that overweighs one's spirits.
[1175-1225; ME overweien; see OVER-, WEIGH]

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  • overweigh — (Roget s IV) v. Syn. weigh down, overload, strain; see burden , outweigh …   English dictionary for students

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  • overweigh — /oʊvəˈweɪ/ (say ohvuh way) verb (t) 1. to exceed in weight; overbalance or outweigh. 2. to weigh down; oppress …  

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