Burden and Fret

Burden

Burden verb - To place a weight or burden on.

Fret and burden are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Fret" instead a verb "Burden".

Nearby Words: burdened, burdensome, burdening

Fret

Fret verb - To consume or wear away gradually.

Burden and fret are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burden" instead a verb "Fret".

Nearby Words: fretful, fretted, fretting, fretwork
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