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burdening

verb

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Meaning

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Making someone feel worried, oppressed, or responsible for a heavy load or difficult task.

Example Sentence

The constant demands from his job were burdening him with stress and exhaustion.

Usage Note

Used to describe the action of placing a heavy load, responsibility, or worry on someone or something, or the feeling of being weighed down by difficulties.