burden

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of BURDEN

to place a weight or burden on <burdened the dog with a little backpack>

Synonyms burden, encumber, freight, lade, laden, lumber, saddle, weight

Related Words clog, clutter, fill, pack; heap, mound, pile, stack; press, weigh; strain, tax; overburden, overload, overtax, surcharge; hamper, handicap; afflict, oppress

Near Antonyms alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve

Antonyms disburden, discharge, disencumber, unburden, unlade, unload

to make sad <refuses to let everyday problems burden her>

Synonyms bum (out), burden, dash, deject, get down, oppress, sadden, weigh down

Near Antonyms animate, enliven, invigorate; assure, comfort, console, reassure, solace, soothe; excite, inspire, stimulate; elate, exhilarate; encourage, hearten; delight, gratify, please; boost, elevate, lift, uplift

Antonyms brighten, buoy, cheer (up), gladden, lighten, rejoice

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