Synonyms for burden

Other words for “burden”, grouped by meaning.

We found 14 synonyms for “burden”. The most common are load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus, loading.

noun an onerous or difficult concern

noun weight to be borne or conveyed

noun the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

verb weight down with a load

Oppositesunburden

verb impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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