Burden

Synonyms for burden
noun mental weight; stress

load
duty
onus
hardship
strain
tax
difficulty
task
responsibility
trouble

anxiety
worry
concern
affliction
grievance
albatross
clog
encumbrance
obstruction
sorrow

work
misfortune
mishap
accountability
blame
trial
charge
millstone
hindrance
punishment

care
ball and chain
Herculean task
deadweight
excess baggage
weary load
thorn in one’s side

Antonyms for burden

aid
advantage
assistance
tranquility
calmness
contentment
happiness

relief
praise
exculpation
encouragement
benefit
blessing
irresponsibility

help
ease
peace
promotion
exoneration

Synonyms
verb encumber, strain

hinder
depress
weigh down
afflict
overwhelm
bother
overload
oppress
encumber

handicap
lade
hamper
load
try
tax
impede
snow
vex

crush
strain
obligate
pile
cumber
press
overcharge
trouble
worry

dish out
bear down on
dish it out
dump on
give it to
make heavy
saddle with
snow under
stick it to

Antonyms

aid
assist
further
permit
comfort
delight

release
soothe
allow
encourage
help
promote

cheer
make happy
please
unburden
relieve