burden#1 (n)
load (n)
encumbrance (n)
incumbrance (n)
onus (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 09
def an onerous or difficult concern
examples the burden of responsibility
that's a load off my mind
Outgoing links
Hypernym concern, worry, headache, vexation
Derivationally related form burden → burden
Hyponym dead weight; fardel; imposition; pill
Incoming links
Hyponym concern, worry, headache, vexation
Hypernym dead weight; fardel; imposition; pill
Derivationally related form burden → burden

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