burdening
verb (present participle)UK /ˈbɜː.dən.ɪŋ/
US /ˈbɝː.dən.ɪŋ/
Making someone carry something heavy or giving them too much to worry about.
Carrying all those boxes alone was burdening him too much.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. Causing extra work or trouble for someone.
The new rules are burdening small businesses with paperwork.
3. Putting a heavy load on something.
The extra cargo was burdening the small boat.
4. Making someone feel sad or worried.
Secrets were burdening her mind all week.