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Common collocations with burden in American Collocation

burden noun countable

US /ˈbɜrd(ə)n/

very great

considerable
enormous
heavy
huge
onerous

These numbers constitute a considerable public health burden.

too great

crippling
excessive
intolerable
unbearable
unsustainable

It also places excessive burdens of responsibility on staff.

unfair

disproportionate
undue
unfair
unnecessary
unreasonable

Listing them all on the form could be an unreasonable burden.

extra

added
additional
extra

He writes of the need to avoid any additional burden on the taxpayer.

have a burden

bear
carry
face
shoulder
take on

Women are still expected to carry the biggest burden in terms of childcare.

I didn’t want to go through life carrying this burden of responsibility on my shoulders.

put a burden on someone

impose
place
put

The University acknowledges the financial burden placed upon students.

make a burden less

ease
lessen
lift
lighten
minimize
reduce
relieve
remove
share

It is hoped that this report will find ways of easing the burden on poorer families.

move a burden to someone else

shift

When someone is struggling, try to shift the burden of responsibility away from them.

make a burden greater

add to
increase

This has significantly increased the burden of regulation.