The Opposite(Antonym) of “unburden”
The antonyms of unburden are burden, load, and weigh down. These words convey the opposite meaning of unburden, which is to relieve oneself of a burden or responsibility.
Explore all Antonyms of “unburden”
- burden
- load
- weigh down
Definitions and Examples of burden, load, weigh down
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
A heavy load that is difficult to carry, either physically or mentally.
Example
The financial burden of supporting a family can be overwhelming.
load
A weight or mass that is carried or supported by someone or something.
Example
The truck was carrying a heavy load of goods.
Key Differences: burden vs load vs weigh down
- 1Burden and load are similar in meaning, but burden is often used to describe a mental or emotional weight, while load is more commonly used to describe a physical weight.
- 2Weigh down is a verb that describes the action of making someone or something feel heavy or burdened.
Effective Usage of burden, load, weigh down
- 1Expressing Feelings: Use burden or load to describe a heavy responsibility or emotional weight.
- 2Describing Actions: Use weigh down to describe the act of making someone or something feel heavy or burdened.
- 3Relieving Stress: Use unburden to express the act of relieving oneself of a burden or responsibility.
Remember this!
The antonyms of unburden are burden, load, and weigh down. Use burden or load to describe a heavy responsibility or emotional weight, weigh down to describe the act of making someone or something feel heavy or burdened, and unburden to express the act of relieving oneself of a burden or responsibility.
