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burden
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burden in WordNet English dictionary
noun
weight to be borne or conveyed
load
loading
burden
the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse
burden
an onerous or difficult concern
"the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind"
burden
load
encumbrance
incumbrance
onus
the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
effect
essence
burden
core
gist
verb
impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to
"He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend"
charge
saddle
burden
weight down with a load
burden
burthen
weight
weight down
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