overburden
to load with too great a burden; overload: He was overburdened with cares.
Origin of overburden
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How to use overburden in a sentence
The first derivative cause which we found under this was an accumulation of facts which overburden the mind and destroy its power.
Every shilling with which they overburden the inferior number, is a shilling saved to their own pockets.
The Federalist Papers | Alexander Hamilton, John Jay, and James MadisonNaturally Mr. Fisher must not overburden or imperil his bill, or interfere with the labor necessary for the war.
Our Schools in War Time—and After | Arthur Davis DeanIt is not wise to overburden oneself with numerous clothes when traveling.
Book of Etiquette, Volume 2 | Lillian Eichler WatsonIt does not overburden one with an exposition of scientific facts.
Astounding Stories, February, 1931 | Various
British Dictionary definitions for overburden
(tr) to load with excessive weight, work, etc
an excessive burden or load
geology the sedimentary rock material that covers coal seams, mineral veins, etc
Derived forms of overburden
- overburdensome, adjective
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