overburden

verb

Synonyms and Antonyms of OVERBURDEN

to fill or load to excess <it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear>

Synonyms overburden, overcharge, overfill

Related Words stuff; burden, charge, encumber, lade, laden, load, lumber, saddle, weigh down, weight

Near Antonyms lighten, unburden, unload

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