Top synonyms for “burden”: burthen, charge, core, effect, encumbrance, essence, gist, incumbrance, and 6 more below.
Definitions
- (noun)weight to be borne or conveyed
- (noun)an onerous or difficult concern“the burden of responsibility”
- (noun)the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse
- (noun)the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work
- (verb)impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to“He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend”
- (verb)weight down with a load
Definitions sourced from Princeton WordNet (BSD license).
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is another word for "burden"?
Common synonyms for "burden" include burthen, charge, core, effect, encumbrance, essence. Our thesaurus lists 14 total alternatives drawn from Princeton WordNet. Click any synonym to find its rhymes.
What is the opposite of "burden"?
Antonyms for "burden" include unburden. Use opposites in songwriting to create contrast, tension, or surprise within a verse.
What does "burden" mean?
weight to be borne or conveyed
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