Synonyms of burdens

burdens 1 of 3

noun (1)

plural of burden

1

as in loads

a mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported

the early settlers often used horses to carry their burdens

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loads
• payloads
• loadings
• cargoes
• weights
• freights
• hauls
• shipments
• drafts
• ladings
• masses
• consignments
• packages
• carloads
• deadweights
• truckloads
• overloads
• surcharges
• bundles
• bales
• ballasts
• wagonloads
• parcels
• packs
• shiploads
• trainloads
• packets
• boatloads
• manifests
• bodies
• bulks

2

as in responsibilities

something one must do because of prior agreement

the burden of homework prevented the youngster from joining his friends at the game

Synonyms & Similar Words

• responsibilities
• obligations
• duties
• needs
• commitments
• promises
• constraints
• requirements
• vows
• offices
• imperatives
• pledges
• charges
• incumbencies
• pacts
• devoirs
• dos
• payments
• words
• debts
• oaths
• contracts
• arrangements
• restraints
• covenants
• trusts
• forces
• compacts
• compulsions
• tributes
• setups
• appointments
• reservations
• prearrangements
• engagements
• musts
• coercions
• troths
• onuses
• duresses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• exemptions
• graces
• discharges
• waivers
• stays
• releases
• reliefs
• alternatives
• eases
• postponements
• options
• choices
• loopholes
• preferences
• selections
• picks

burdens

2 of 3

noun (2)

plural of burden

as in choruses

a part of a song or hymn that is repeated every so often

had some trouble coming up with a burden for the song

Synonyms & Similar Words

• choruses
• responses
• refrains
• repeats

burdens

3 of 3

verb

present tense third-person singular of burden

1

as in weights

to place a weight or burden on

burdened the dog with a little backpack

Synonyms & Similar Words

• loads
• weights
• encumbers
• fills
• saddles
• packs
• weighs
• freights
• piles
• ladens
• stacks
• taxes
• lumbers
• lades
• clutters
• clogs
• handicaps
• overtaxes
• overburdens
• mounds
• surcharges
• heaps
• hampers
• overloads
• afflicts
• strains
• oppresses
• presses

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• discharges
• unburdens
• unloads
• relieves
• alleviates
• eases
• lightens
• disburdens
• disencumbers
• unlades

2

as in troubles

to make sad

refuses to let everyday problems burden her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• troubles
• worries
• concerns
• depresses
• tortures
• oppresses
• saddens
• weighs down
• bums (out)
• distresses
• gets down
• dejects
• bothers
• torments
• ails
• disturbs
• afflicts
• upsets
• dashes
• daunts
• discourages
• discomforts
• disheartens
• unsettles
• dismays
• disquiets
• exercises
• perturbs
• dispirits
• unnerves
• demoralizes
• freaks (out)
• unhinges
• undoes
• agitates
• discomposes

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• lightens
• cheers (up)
• rejoices
• comforts
• brightens
• buoys
• assures
• stimulates
• soothes
• animates
• enlivens
• invigorates
• reassures
• consoles
• inspires
• gladdens
• encourages
• excites
• delights
• lifts
• pleases
• solaces
• uplifts
• gratifies
• elevates
• elates
• heartens
• exhilarates
• boosts

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of burdens

Noun

The healthcare industry’s voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say. — Stephanie Armour, Miami Herald, 4 Sep. 2026

The government does not account for compliance burdens that do not involve forms. — Literary Hub, 26 Aug. 2026

The healthcare industry's voluntary agreements appeal to voters who feel government regulation drives up costs and places unnecessary burdens on businesses, some supporters say. — Stephanie Armour, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

As tariffs rise, each cross-border movement of parts risks incurring additional tariff burdens, ultimately driving up complete vehicle manufacturing costs. — CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026

Lower taxes and regulatory burdens have certainly helped to fuel corporate spending, with the Treasury department reporting that business investment rose nearly 10% in the first half of the year. — Diane Brady, Fortune, 21 Aug. 2026

No need to spiral; the clarity can ultimately liberate you from these unnecessary financial burdens. — Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 19 Aug. 2026

Together, the images portray a woman seeking refuge while carrying her children's lives − and the burdens of her intrusive thoughts. — Donnisa Edmonds, jsonline.com, 18 Aug. 2026

Proponents in the spaceflight industry have lauded the moves as a way to do away with overly restrictive bureaucratic red tape that burdens launch providers. — Eric Lagatta, USA Today, 17 Aug. 2026

Verb

This adds unstated punishment, fragments medical care, limits programming, and burdens federal agencies with unnecessary logistics. — Walter Pavlo, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026

In a decision written by Judge Barbara Milano Keenan, the 4th Circuit panel ruled that the houses of worship showed that the Department of Homeland Security's policy substantially burdens the free exercise of their religion. — Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026

Unfortunately, Brebner then burdens her with an overwritten internal monologue that would make more sense if Anna’s previous career had been as a Broadway writer. — Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026

The renter’s credit is part of a larger but stalled push to rebalance Connecticut’s upside-down tax system, one the state’s own analysts conclude excessively burdens the poor and middle class. — Keith M. Phaneuf, Hartford Courant, 15 June 2026

Writing for the Court, Gorsuch rejected Jackson’s core argument that Colorado’s law merely regulates professional conduct and only incidentally burdens speech. — MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026

Policy analysts agreed the current plan burdens electric utilities, which could translate into higher bills. — Los Angeles Times, 13 Mar. 2026

Supporters say securing transportation, getting time off and having to repeat visits unnecessarily burdens low-income women. — Aj Willingham, AJC.com, 9 Feb. 2026

The disproportionate health burdens women of color face are not unique to the perimenopause and menopause experience. — Alexa Mikhail, Flow Space, 21 Jan. 2026