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BURDENS

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Burdens.

Burdens - as a noun

An onerous or difficult concern

Example: "The burden of responsibility"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
encumbrance19incumbrance19load5onus4
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
concern11headache17vexation18worry11
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Weight to be borne or conveyed

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
load5loading9
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
weight13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
core6effect14essence9gist5

The central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse

Burdens - as a verb

Weight down with a load

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burthen12weight13weight down
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
charge12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
unburden11

Impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to

Example: "He charged her with cleaning up all the files over the weekend"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
charge12saddle8
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
command14require16
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Example Sentences

"The burdens of life can sometimes feel overwhelming."
"He carried the burdens of his family on his shoulders."
"The financial burdens of the company were too much to bear."
"She shared her burdens with her closest friends."
"The burdens of war weighed heavily on the soldiers."
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Word Game Points

Is BURDENS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, burdens is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

BURDENS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is BURDENS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, burdens is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURDENS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is BURDENS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burdens is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURDENS has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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