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Another word for overweigh

Choosing another word for overweigh depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• verb (Context 1)

To exceed in weight, value, or importance; to outweigh.

Usage Example

"The long-term environmental benefits of the project clearly outweigh the initial financial costs."

Strongest
outweigh
Strong
surpass
exceed
preponderate
eclipse

• verb (Context 2)

To burden or load down excessively; to oppress with too much weight or pressure.

Usage Example

"Grief and exhaustion seemed to overburden his spirit after months of relentless hardship."

Strongest
overburden
overload
weigh down
Strong
oppress
encumber

Opposites of overweigh

The opposite of overweigh shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

unburden
underweigh
relieve
lighten
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• Nearby Words

overvote
overwatch
overwater
overweigh
overweight
overwhelm
overwhelming

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Overweigh. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/overweigh
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