burden | Definition of burden

burden

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of burden

1 to place a weight or burden on

burdened the dog with a little backpack

Synonyms of burden

encumber, freight, lade, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weight

Words Related to burden

clog, clutter, fill, pack

heap, mound, pile, stack

overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge

hamper, handicap

afflict, oppress

Near Antonyms of burden

alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Antonyms of burden

disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload

2 to make sad

refuses to let everyday problems burden her

Synonyms of burden

bum (out), dash, deject, depress, get down, oppress, sadden, weigh down

Words Related to burden

ail, distress, trouble

afflict, torment, torture

daunt, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dismay, dispirit, get down, unnerve

agitate, bother, concern, discomfort, discompose, disquiet, disturb, exercise, freak (out), perturb, undo, unhinge, unsettle, upset, worry

Near Antonyms of burden

animate, enliven, invigorate

assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe

excite, inspire, stimulate

elate, exhilarate

encourage, hearten

delight, gratify, please

boost, elevate, lift, uplift

Antonyms of burden

brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice