burden

• Substantiv, das eine schwere Last, ein Gewicht oder eine Verantwortung bezeichnet, die schwer zu tragen oder zu ertragen ist.

A noun referring to a heavy load, weight, or responsibility that is difficult to carry or bear.

1. B1formal

   A heavy load that is carried or transported.

   Schwere Last

   • The donkey carried a heavy burden of supplies.
   • He struggled under the burden of the large box.
   • The workers shared the burden of moving the furniture.

   Synonymecargoconsignmentfreighthaulloadpackweight

2. Responsibility or worryB1formal

   A difficult responsibility or something that causes worry or hardship.

   Last

   • The financial burden of the project fell on the company.
   • She felt the burden of caring for her elderly parents.
   • The secret was a heavy burden on his conscience.

   Synonymeafflictionalbatrossanxietychargecrossdutyencumbrancehardshipincubusloadmillstoneobligationonusresponsibilitystrainstresstrialtroubleweightworry

   Antonymeadvantageassistancebenefitblessingcomforteasehelprelief

• Verb, das bezeichnet, jemandem eine schwere Last, Verantwortung oder Schwierigkeit aufzuerlegen oder jemanden damit zu belasten.

A verb used to indicate the act of loading or weighing someone down with a heavy load, responsibility, or difficulty.

1. To load or weigh downB2formal

   To put a heavy load or responsibility on someone or something.

   Belasten

   • The new regulations burden small businesses with extra paperwork.
   • She felt burdened by the expectations of her family.
   • Don't burden yourself with unnecessary worries.

   Synonymechargeencumberhamperloadoppressoverloadsaddlestraintaxweigh

   Antonymedisburdenlightenrelieveunburdenunload

2. To cause worry or difficultyB2formal

   To cause someone to have a lot of problems or worry.

   Belasten

   • He was burdened with debt after the failed investment.
   • The constant criticism burdened her mental health.
   • They burdened the team with unrealistic deadlines.

   Synonymebesetencumberharassloadoppressoverloadplaguestraintaxtormenttroublevexweigh downworry

   Antonymedisburdeneasefreelightenrelieveunburden