# burdening

Pronunciation: say "BUR-duhn-ing" US /ˈbɝdn̩ɪŋ/, UK /ˈbɜːdn̩ɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of burden. — present participle and gerund of burden
   - Simple: Present participle of burden. Use this form for the action happening now, like putting a heavy load on someone.
   - _The new rules are burdening small businesses with extra paperwork._
   - _Burdening future generations with debt has become a national worry._

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