"burden" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

is a type of: concern, headache, vexation, worry - something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
subtypes:
- dead weight - an oppressive encumbrance
- fardel - a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle)
- imposition - an uncalled-for burden
- pill - something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
same as: encumbrance, incumbrance, load, onus
is a type of: weight - an artifact that is heavy
subtypes:
- burthen - a variant of `burden'
- dead load - a constant load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) due to the weight of the supported structure itself
- live load, superload - a variable load on a structure (e.g. a bridge) such as moving traffic
- millstone - any load that is difficult to carry
- overburden, overload - an excessive burden
- overload - an electrical load that exceeds the available electrical power
same as: load, loading
is a type of: import, meaning, significance, signification - the message that is intended or expressed or signified

same as: core, effect, essence, gist
is a type of: idea, thought - the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

Verb

is a type of: charge - fill or load to capacity
subtypes:
- overburden - load with excessive weight
- plumb - weight with lead
- saddle - load or burden; encumber
same as: burthen, weight, weight down
is a type of: command, require - make someone do something
subtypes:
- overburden - burden with too much work or responsibility
- bear down - exert a force or cause a strain upon
- deluge, flood out, overwhelm - charge someone with too many tasks
- adjure - command solemnly
same as: charge, saddle