Antonyms for burden
| Grammar : Noun, verb |
| Spell : bur-dn |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈbɜr dn |
Definition of burden
Origin :- "a load," Old English byrðen "a load, weight, charge, duty;" also "a child;" from Proto-Germanic *burthinjo- "that which is borne" (cf. Old Norse byrðr, Old Saxon burthinnia, German bürde, Gothic baurþei), from PIE root *bher- (1) "to bear, to carry; give birth" (see infer).
- The shift from -th- to -d- took place beginning 12c. (cf. murder). Archaic burthen is occasionally retained for the specific sense of "capacity of a ship." Burden of proof is recorded from 1590s.
- noun mental weight; stress
- verb encumber, strain
- All of us together, in and out of government, must bear the burden.
- Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
- I am weary of the earth-damps; they burden me; they choke me!
- Extract from : « Other Tales and Sketches » by Nathaniel Hawthorne
- She would cast her burden on Him, for she knew He cared for her.
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- The burden was hard to bear, yet I prayed for strength to bear it.
- Extract from : « Biography of a Slave » by Charles Thompson
- Sin brings its punishment, and it is hard work, bearing its burden!
- Extract from : « Life in London » by Edwin Hodder
- They would never be a burden again—never, as long as she had strength and health!
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- She had taken Anna into business with her, but the burden of the partnership had always been on Harriet.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- "It is very disagreeable when one's income becomes a burden," said Christine gravely.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- With that the girl was off, and Renmark carried his burden alone.
- Extract from : « In the Midst of Alarms » by Robert Barr
- Relieved of her burden, she rose and went to the poor, twisted foot.
- Extract from : « Chip, of the Flying U » by B. M. Bower
Synonyms for burden
- accountability
- afflict
- affliction
- albatross
- anxiety
- ball and chain
- bear down on
- blame
- bother
- care
- charge
- clog
- concern
- crush
- cumber
- deadweight
- depress
- difficulty
- dish it out
- dish out
- dump on
- duty
- encumber
- encumbrance
- excess baggage
- give it to
- grievance
- hamper
- handicap
- hardship
- Herculean task
- hinder
- hindrance
- impede
- lade
- load
- make heavy
- millstone
- misfortune
- mishap
- obligate
- obstruction
- onus
- oppress
- overcharge
- overload
- overwhelm
- pile
- press
- punishment
- responsibility
- saddle with
- snow
- snow under
- sorrow
- stick it to
- strain
- task
- tax
- thorn in one's side
- trial
- trouble
- try
- vex
- weary load
- weigh down
- work
- worry
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