burden - English Synonyms Dictionary

burden

v.
[1] load , weigh down , saddle with , encumber , tax , oppress
[2] burthen , weight , weight down
[3] charge , saddle
n.
[1] load , weight , encumbrance , incumbrance , gravamen , strain , pressure , trouble , onus , millstone , cross , albatross
[2] loading
[3] effect , essence , core , gist