burdens

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Definitions

noun

A heavy load.
A responsibility, onus.
A cause of worry; that which is grievous, wearisome, or oppressive.
The capacity of a vessel, or the weight of cargo that she will carry.“a ship of a hundred tons burden”

verb

To encumber with a literal or figurative burden.“to burden a nation with taxes”
To impose, as a load or burden; to lay or place as a burden (something heavy or objectionable).

noun

A phrase or theme that recurs at the end of each verse in a folk song or ballad.
The drone of a bagpipe.
Theme, core idea.“the burden of the argument”

Related words

Synonyms

load incumbrance encumbrance weight down onus loading effect essence gist charge saddle burthen weight core accrued barriers

Associated

visibly burden imposed taxation borne shoulders obligations proof governmental expenses commerce taxes

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