burden

9 points English 6 letters Common Commonness #3,994 Valid in: US and UK dictionaries

Definitions

noun

an onerous or difficult concern

verb

impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Pronunciation

/bˈɝːdʌn/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Word forms

plural burdens

Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.

Synonyms

weight to be borne or conveyed

load loading

an onerous or difficult concern

encumbrance incumbrance onus

the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

effect essence core gist

impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

charge saddle

weight down with a load

burthen weight

Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Antonyms

unburden

Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).

Rhymes

verdun unburden burdon overburden

More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)

Crossword clues

“an onerous or difficult concern” wn-def
“Another word for saddle” gen-syn
“impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to” wn-def

Anagrams

burned

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Words you can make from BURDEN

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