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Synonyms & Similar Words
loads
weights
encumbrances
responsibilities
obligations
duties
tasks
chores
onuses
pressures
strains
stresses
anxieties
worries
concerns
troubles
difficulties
hardships
afflictions
tribulations
calamities
plights
misfortunes
adversities
hindrances
impediments
obstacles
barriers
setbacks
encumbrances
albatrosses
Meaning of Burdens
The primary meaning of the word "Burdens" refers to a heavy load or responsibility that causes difficulty or hardship.
Definitions
- A load, especially a heavy one, that is carried or has to be carried
- A responsibility or worry that is difficult to cope with
- A person or thing that is unwelcome or troublesome
Etymology of Burdens
The word "Burdens" originates from the Old English word "byrthen," which is derived from "byrthor," meaning "bearer" or "carrier"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century to refer to a load or weight, and its meaning has expanded over time to include figurative senses such as responsibility or worry
Example Uses
- The company has shouldered the burden of paying for the employees' health insurance
- The burden of proof lies with the prosecution in a court of law
- The family has been carrying a heavy burden since the loss of their loved one
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
reliefs
alleviations
easements
comforts
consolations
solaces
supports
aids
assists
helps
relieves
lightens
mitigates
reduces
minimizes
decreases
alleviates
eases
comforts
soothes
calms
tranquillizes
liberates
frees
releases
unburdens