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Synonyms for overburden
| Grammar : Verb |
| Spell : verb oh-ver-bur-dn; noun oh-ver-bur-dn |
| Phonetic Transcription : verb ˌoʊ vərˈbɜr dn; noun ˈoʊ vərˌbɜr dn |
Définition of overburden
Origin :- also over-burden, "to put too much weight on," 1530s, from over- + burden (v.). Earliest uses are figurative. Related: Overburdened; overburdening.
- verb overload
- His overburden of labor had crushed him,—before this his eyes had been tired out.
- Extract from : « James B. Eads » by Louis How
- If I would have a clear spirit I must not overburden the flesh.
- Extract from : « My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year » by John Henry Jowett
- If the students are willing to work we do not want to overburden them, Mr. Haskers.
- Extract from : « Dave Porter and the Runaways » by Edward Stratemeyer
- It is not wise to overburden oneself with numerous clothes when traveling.
- Extract from : « Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 » by Lillian Eichler Watson
- It does not overburden one with an exposition of scientific facts.
- Extract from : « Astounding Stories, February, 1931 » by Various
- "Do not overburden me," she answers, but in so low a voice that it can scarce be heard.
- Extract from : « Rossmoyne » by Unknown
- He was afraid to overburden the mind of Corny, and he said nothing more.
- Extract from : « Within The Enemy's Lines » by Oliver Optic
- Be careful not to overburden yourself with too many prayers, either mental or vocal.
- Extract from : « Light and Peace » by Carlo Giuseppe Quadrupani
- Under present circumstances they are crowded in one place and overburden the commerce and the industry of the Pale of Settlement.
- Extract from : « The Shield » by Various
- This process of uncovering the ore body by the removal of the overburden is called "stripping."
- Extract from : « The Business of Mining » by Arthur J. Hoskin
Antonyms for overburden
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