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overweigh
[ oh-ver-wey ]
verb (used with object)
- to exceed in weight; overbalance or outweigh:
a respected opinion that overweighs the others.
- to weigh down; oppress; burden:
gloom that overweighs one's spirits.
overweigh
/ ˌəʊvəˈweɪ /
verb
- to exceed in weight; overbalance
- to weigh down; oppress
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Example Sentences
“Do,” said Sylvia, but the cordiality in her voice seemed to overweigh it.
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In this present book (and in it only) the illustrative work may be said almost to overweigh and stifle the idea illustrated.
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Even though there may be many monetary or economic reasons in favor of certain occupations, the danger may overweigh these.
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What pleasure, what enjoyment, can thy life afford, that shall overweigh the ecstasies of death?
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Overbold, audacious; overhang, impend; overweigh, preponderate.
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