Overburden ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Overburden ( verb )

1. To burden someone or something with more than they can handle.
2. To put too much weight or pressure on someone or something.

Origin:

Overburden is derived from the prefix "over-" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "burden" meaning "load" or "weight".

Examples:

1. He was overburdened with work.
2. She felt overburdened with responsibilities.
3. The company was overburdened with debt.
4. The system was overburdened by the number of requests.
5. The workers were overburdened by the unsafe working conditions.

(As a noun)

Overburden ( noun )

1. To burden someone or something with more than they can handle.
2. To put too much weight or pressure on someone or something.

Origin:

Overburden is derived from the prefix "over-" meaning "above" or "beyond" and "burden" meaning "load" or "weight".

Examples:

1. He was overburdened with work.
2. She felt overburdened with responsibilities.
3. The company was overburdened with debt.
4. The system was overburdened by the number of requests.
5. The workers were overburdened by the unsafe working conditions.