Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
debt-burden
noun
/dɛt ˈbɜrn.dən/
Definition
The state of having a heavy load of financial obligations or loans that one must repay.
Examples
- Many students face a heavy debt-burden after graduating from college.
- Families with a debt-burden often struggle to make ends meet.
- The government’s debt-burden can affect its ability to fund public services.
Meaning
Debt-burden refers to the financial strain or pressure one experiences when they owe money to creditors, often impacting their financial stability and overall well-being.
Synonyms
- financial strain
- debt load
- financial burden
- liabilities
