gravific

/ˈɡrævɪfɪk/; /ɡræˈvɪfɪk/

Definitions

1. verb

to burden or weigh heavily, often emotionally.

“The news gravified her already fragile mental state.”

2. noun

a feeling or weight of gravity or heaviness, especially in an emotional sense.

“The gravific weight of her responsibilities was crushing her.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • oppress

Antonyms

  • relieve
  • unburden