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burdens

 

[ ˈbɜːrdənz ]

Context #1

carry

Burdens refer to heavy loads or responsibilities that weigh someone down physically, mentally, or emotionally.

Synonyms

challenges, loads, responsibilities, troubles

Examples of usage

  • Her burdens became too much to bear.
  • He felt the weight of his burdens on his shoulders.
  • The burdens of caring for her sick mother were taking a toll on her.
  • Despite his burdens, he remained resilient.
  • She struggled under the burdens of debt and work.
Context #2

saddle

To burden someone is to saddle them with a heavy load or responsibility.

Synonyms

encumber, load, saddle, weigh down

Examples of usage

  • She didn't want to burden him with her problems.
  • He felt burdened by the expectations placed on him.
  • Parents often burden themselves with guilt over their children's mistakes.
  • Don't burden yourself with things that are out of your control.
  • The decision to burden him with the task was not taken lightly.

Translations

Translations of the word "burdens" in other languages:

🇵🇹 fardos

🇮🇳 भार

🇩🇪 Lasten

🇮🇩 beban

🇺🇦 тягарі

🇵🇱 ciężary

🇯🇵 重荷 (おもに)

🇫🇷 fardeaux

🇪🇸 cargas

🇹🇷 yükler

🇰🇷 짐

🇸🇦 أعباء

🇨🇿 břemena

🇸🇰 bremená

🇨🇳 负担 (fùdān)

🇸🇮 bremena

🇮🇸 byrðar

🇰🇿 ауыртпалықтар

🇬🇪 ტვირთები

🇦🇿 yükümlülüklər

🇲🇽 cargas

Word origin

The word 'burdens' has its origins in Middle English, derived from the Old English 'byrthen', meaning 'a load'. Over time, the term evolved to encompass not just physical loads but also metaphorical weights such as responsibilities and troubles. The concept of burdens has been prevalent in literature and philosophy, reflecting the universal human experience of carrying heavy loads in various forms.

See also: burdened, burdensome, overburden, unburden.