BURDENED Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

burdened

verb

Definition of burdened

past tense of burden

as in loaded

to place a weight or burden on burdened the dog with a little backpack

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as in troubled

to make sad refuses to let everyday problems burden her

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Recent Examples of burdened Kaegi said their decisions unfairly burdened homeowners, but the board argued Kaegi aimed too high. — A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 27 Oct. 2026 But many of the vehicles still lack the cash flow to pay interest and remain burdened with unprofitable public projects, S&P said. — Anniek Bao,evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 26 Oct. 2026 The syrupy strings, treacly piano and awed choral vocals conjure an atmosphere of strained enchantment, suggesting a film burdened by fatal amounts of whimsy and emotional manipulation. — Los Angeles Times, 22 Oct. 2026 Many analysts say Nigeria’s fuel subsidy burdened public finances and encouraged adverse behaviors like fuel smuggling. — Alexander Onukwue, semafor.com, 19 Oct. 2026 In a country where gender roles remain rigid and long hours at work are the norm for men, working women are also burdened with house chores and child care. — ABC News, 15 Oct. 2026 Catholic preschool providers and the parents of a preschool-age child challenged the requirement in court, arguing that forcing them to sign the agreement unconstitutionally burdened their faith. — Preston Green Iii, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026 Because Sand has not served in a legislative capacity, he isn’t burdened by a controversial voting record on leftist policies, as is Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico, who is also trying to flip a red state seat. — Gabrielle M. Etzel, The Washington Examiner, 13 Oct. 2026 Whoever purchases Camp Mystic’s property won’t be burdened with any liability that may arise from the flooding deaths. — San Antonio Express-News, 30 Sep. 2026

Recent Examples of Synonyms for burdened

Verb

The process sends digital instructions between devices; the odor itself comes from supplies already loaded into the wearable.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 24 Oct. 2026
Down two, the Rays loaded the bases with one out in the ninth, but Liam Hicks grounded into what initially was ruled a game-ending double play.

— Ryan Morik OutKick, FOXNews.com, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of loaded

Verb

But Washburn is further troubled by A-83’s language mandating hunting and angling as preferred methods of wildlife management.

— Andrew McKean, Outdoor Life, 15 Oct. 2026
Although California had technically abolished slavery in its 1849 constitution, no legal authority troubled Smith about his human property.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of troubled

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Next is nourishment, which is about making sure that the space created by the loss of your person isn’t only filled with pain.

— Naomi Barr, Flow Space, 22 Oct. 2026
The Burberry x Smythson notebooks are filled with Smythson’s signature blue lightweight paper, while the opening and closing pages feature a London map print inspired by the fall 2026 Burberry runway collection, or the house check.

— Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 22 Oct. 2026

Definition of filled

Verb

Jim Crow segregation, discrimination and systemic racism further depressed the Black population’s ability to build wealth that is still largely concentrated among white families.

— Fatima Hussein, Los Angeles Times, 25 Oct. 2026
Jim Crow segregation, discrimination and systemic racism further depressed the Black population's ability to build wealth that is still largely concentrated among white families.

— ABC News, ABC News, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of depressed

Verb

Liliom obviously could have made different choices and not saddled Julie with a child and unimaginable grief.

— Lauren Warnecke, Chicago Tribune, 18 Sep. 2026
New York — The Iran war has saddled Americans with a massive energy bill that continues to mount as the conflict drags on.

— Matt Egan, CNN Money, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of saddled

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The deal drew concern from legislators and delivery drivers, who worried about reduced competition.

— Jay Ganglani, Fortune, 22 Oct. 2026
Korpi wanted to leave the experiment because he wasn’t allowed to study for an upcoming graduate school admission test, and was getting worried about being unprepared.

— Jacopo Prisco, CNN Money, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of worried

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