109 Synonyms & Antonyms For BURDEN

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Definitions burden [bur-dn] / ˈbɜr dn / NOUN mental weight; stress Synonyms STRONGEST anxiety concern difficulty duty hardship load onus responsibility strain task tax trouble worry STRONG accountability affliction albatross blame care charge clog encumbrance grievance hindrance millstone misfortune mishap obstruction punishment sorrow trial work WEAK Herculean task ball and chain deadweight excess baggage thorn in one's side weary load Antonyms STRONGEST advantage aid assistance benefit blessing calmness contentment ease happiness help irresponsibility peace tranquility STRONG encouragement exculpation exoneration praise promotion relief VERB encumber, strain Synonyms STRONGEST afflict bother depress encumber hamper hinder lade oppress overload overwhelm weigh down STRONG crush cumber impede load obligate overcharge pile press snow strain tax trouble try vex worry WEAK bear down on dish it out dish out dump on give it to make heavy saddle with snow under stick it to Antonyms STRONGEST aid allow assist cheer comfort delight encourage further help make happy permit please promote STRONG release soothe unburden WEAK relieve

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“The burden of proof is on the defense in an insanity case, and the jury may see the defense as an excuse for committing a serious crime,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times

More people are taking out longer loans, with some monthly payments near $1,000, making the ongoing costs of car ownership a burden for many.

From MarketWatch

Colin Smith, chief executive of The Livestock and Meat Commission, said the announcement was a "positive step which will reduce the burden on farm families".

From BBC

While already juggling health issues for both herself and her son this year, she’s added the burden of taking care of her parents, who are in their 80s, from far away.

From MarketWatch

The main cause for worry is Japan’s famously high debt burden.

From The Wall Street Journal

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