Burden and Problem

Burden

Burden noun - A mass or quantity of something taken up and carried, conveyed, or transported.

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Problem and burden are semantically related. in trouble topic. In some cases you can use "Problem" instead a noun "Burden".

Nearby Words: burdened, burdensome, burdening

Problem noun - Something that requires thought and skill for resolution.

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Burden and problem are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Burden" instead a noun "Problem".

Nearby Words: problematic, problematical

emotional	emotional burden	emotional problem
old	old burden	old problem
particular	particular burden	particular problem
actual	actual burden	actual problem
Other adjectives: real, constant, massive, large, serious, huge, main, social, moral, unique, major, mental, psychological, additional, significant, greater, larger, biggest.

Spinter: Donatello often puts too much burden on himself, sometimes the best solution only arrives when you take a step back from the problem.

Source: The Reliable One
She never really accomplishes anything with her manipulative nature, and manipulation as a reflex is a burden for her and her main problem.

Source: Roleplay / Nemesis
You see, the problem with having the power of a god is you also get the responsibility of one... which is a burden no sane human is built to take.

Source: Samaritan Syndrome

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