n.
Function: verb
to lay a heavy load on or to lie like a heavy load on a person or thing FF1C; burdened his men with needless heavy work FF1E; FF1C; I won't burden you with this lengthy story FF1E;
Synonyms: charge, clog, cumber, encumber, lade, load, lumber, saddle, task, tax, weigh, weight
Related Words: overburden, overload, overweigh; handicap; afflict, oppress
Idioms: bear down on ( or upon)
Contrasted Words: alleviate, ease, lighten, relieve, unload; disburden, disencumber
Antonyms: unburden