Burden and Worry

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Burden

Burden verb - To make sad.

Usage example: refuses to let everyday problems burden her

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Worry is a synonym for burden in trouble topic. In some cases you can use "Worry" instead the word "Burden" as a noun or a verb, when it comes to topics like anxiety, oppress, stress, afflict.

Nearby Words: burdened, burdensome, burdening

Worry

Worry verb - To experience concern or anxiety.

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Burden is a synonym for worry in oppress topic. Sometimes you can use "Burden" instead the word "Worry" as a verb or a noun, if it concerns topics such as nuisance, afflict, prey on one's mind.

Nearby Words: worried, worrying, worrier

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How words are described

actual	actual burden	actual worry
real	real burden	real worry
constant	constant burden	constant worry
great	great burden	great worry
Other adjectives: serious, cruel, main, major, additional, financial, biggest.

Common collocations

people	burden people	worry people
anyone	burden anyone	worry anyone
kids	burden kids	worry kids

Both words in one sentence

Although all four of the Fellowship's hobbits involved themselves in the plot willingly, even forcefully, they often worry that they are a burden on their larger, better-prepared comrades.

Source: The Load / Literature
Took a Level in Kindness: Fanny, as of Gates Of Paradise, practically becoming a substitute Mama Bear to Annie, rescuing her from Tony, assuring her not to worry about being a burden and that her feelings for Luke are not sick or wrong, etc.

Source: Literature / The Casteel Series
Burden: Don't worry, I have it under control.

Source: Video Game / Gods Will Be Watching

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