Synonyms of overburdening

overburdening

verb

present participle of overburden

as in overloading

to fill or load to excess

it is important that you bring on the hike plenty of food and water, but don't overburden your pack with unnecessary gear

Synonyms & Similar Words

• overloading
• loading
• overfilling
• overcharging
• burdening
• charging
• saddling
• encumbering
• weighting
• stuffing
• weighing down
• lumbering
• lading
• ladening

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unloading
• lightening
• unburdening

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of overburdening

The concept has overwhelmingly blurred the lines between professional and personal hours for physicians, overburdening an already tenuous workforce. — Forbes.com, 30 June 2026

Sheridan blamed the settlement for overburdening the department. — Rafael Carranza, ProPublica, 26 Mar. 2026

Security concerns and overburdening the area also contributed to the Rose Bowl’s limited schedule. — Scott M. Reid, Oc Register, 16 Mar. 2026

Those factors make the drone ideal for swarming and overburdening aerial defenses, with each drone intercepted also representing a more valuable defense asset expended. — Dylan Butts, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026

With a relatively small squad to pick from, Slot has tried to rotate where possible to avoid overburdening anyone but the pool of available talent is limited. — James Pearce, New York Times, 26 Feb. 2026

Republicans, who hold a super-minority in the Legislature and have long raised concerns about taxes and regulations overburdening California businesses, will likely oppose any tax bills. — Nicole Nixon, Sacbee.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Many surrounding communities have successfully implemented similar programs, leading to more diverse housing options without overburdening taxpayers. — Naperville Sun, Chicago Tribune, 12 Feb. 2025

Conversely, an organized return and reintegration process could allow Syria to achieve lasting economic and political stability without overburdening the state’s institutions, Syrian civil society, or aid agencies. — Jesse Marks, Foreign Affairs, 11 Feb. 2025