burden

/ˈbɜːrdən/
noun
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Definition

1

A heavy load or responsibility that someone has to carry or deal with

The company's financial burden has increased significantly since the pandemic.

2

A source of worry or trouble that makes someone feel anxious or unhappy

The loss of her job was a huge burden on her family.

Synonyms

loadMore physical in nature, often referring to weight or cargo weightCan be physical or emotional, often implying a sense of heaviness strainImplies a sense of tension or pressure, often affecting relationships or systems

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