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weigh Antonyms

Opposite of weigh

Because the opposite of weigh shifts with each meaning, the 15 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To assess the nature or importance of something carefully, especially with a view to making a decision or choice.

Usage Example

"The committee must ignore the potential benefits of the project against its environmental costs."

Strongest
ignore
disregard
Strong
overlook
dismiss
neglect
brush aside

• verb (Context 2)

To be depressing, burdensome, or troublesome to someone (usually followed by 'on' or 'upon').

Usage Example

"The responsibility of leading the research team began to relieve heavily on her shoulders."

Strongest
relieve
Strong
comfort
lighten
ease
cheer
uplift

• verb (Context 3)

To raise a ship's anchor off the seabed in preparation for sailing.

Usage Example

"The captain ordered the crew to drop anchor at dawn as the tide turned."

Strongest
drop
cast
Strong
lower

Similar words to weigh

Words similar to weigh shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

weigh up
consider
burden
assess
evaluate
oppress
ponder
weigh down
See all synonyms of weigh

• Nearby Words

weepiness
weeping
weepy
weigh
weight
weighted
weightily

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Weigh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/weigh
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