Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
burthen
Noun
/ˈbərTHən/
Definition
The load or weight that is carried.
Examples
- The burthen of her responsibilities weighed heavily on her.
- He felt the burthen of his past mistakes.
Meaning
Burthen refers to a heavy load, weight, or the burden of responsibility that one must bear.
Synonyms
- burden
- load
- weight
- encumbrance
- onus
