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BURDENING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Burdening.

Burdening - 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

Burdening - 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 burdening workload made her feel overwhelmed."
"He avoided burdening his family with his financial troubles."
"The burdening sense of guilt weighed heavily on his conscience."
"The burdening responsibility of caring for her elderly parents was taking a toll on her."
"The burdening debt was causing great stress in their lives."
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Word Game Points

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

BURDENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is BURDENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, burdening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
BURDENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is BURDENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, burdening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
BURDENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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