Burdened

adj, verb

adj, verb ·2 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    simple past and past participle of burden form-of, participle, past

    "In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness."

Adjective
  1. 1
    encumbered by a literal or figurative burden; having too much to deal with.

    "Caregivers who do not feel burdened are unlikely to perceive a need for services."

Adjective
  1. 1
    bearing a physically heavy weight or load wordnet
  2. 2
    bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities wordnet

Synonyms

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oppressedoverburdenedsaddledbearingbolsteringbracing

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"In ancient times all the kings burdened the people with heavy taxes."

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