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Synonyms for overburden


Grammar : Verb
Spell : verb oh-ver-bur-dn; noun oh-ver-bur-dn
Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈbɜr dn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌbɜr dn



Définition of overburden

Origin :
  • also over-burden, "to put too much weight on," 1530s, from over- + burden (v.). Earliest uses are figurative. Related: Overburdened; overburdening.
  • verb overload
Example sentences :
  • His overburden of labor had crushed him,—before this his eyes had been tired out.
  • Extract from : « James B. Eads » by Louis How
  • If I would have a clear spirit I must not overburden the flesh.
  • Extract from : « My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year » by John Henry Jowett
  • If the students are willing to work we do not want to overburden them, Mr. Haskers.
  • Extract from : « Dave Porter and the Runaways » by Edward Stratemeyer
  • It is not wise to overburden oneself with numerous clothes when traveling.
  • Extract from : « Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 » by Lillian Eichler Watson
  • It does not overburden one with an exposition of scientific facts.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories, February, 1931 » by Various
  • "Do not overburden me," she answers, but in so low a voice that it can scarce be heard.
  • Extract from : « Rossmoyne » by Unknown
  • He was afraid to overburden the mind of Corny, and he said nothing more.
  • Extract from : « Within The Enemy's Lines » by Oliver Optic
  • Be careful not to overburden yourself with too many prayers, either mental or vocal.
  • Extract from : « Light and Peace » by Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani
  • Under present circumstances they are crowded in one place and overburden the commerce and the industry of the Pale of Settlement.
  • Extract from : « The Shield » by Various
  • This process of uncovering the ore body by the removal of the overburden is called "stripping."
  • Extract from : « The Business of Mining » by Arthur J. Hoskin

Antonyms for overburden

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