1. heavy loads or weights that must be carried
2. responsibilities, duties, or problems that cause difficulty or stress

1. loads someone or something with a heavy weight
2. causes someone to have difficulties, worries, or responsibilities

Examples

• The pack animals carried heavy burdens up the mountain trail.
• Financial burdens made it difficult for the family to save money.
• She felt the burdens of caring for three young children alone.
• The heavy snow burdens the roof with extra weight.
• Don’t burden yourself with too many commitments this semester.
• He burdens his employees with unrealistic deadlines.
• The tax burdens on small businesses have increased significantly.