overburden

verb

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  • simple present : overburden
  • simple present, singular, third person : overburdens
  • simple past : overburdened
  • present participle : overburdening
  • past participle : overburdened

Senses

  • to load someone/thing with too great a burden

overburden

noun

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Forms

  • singular : overburden
  • plural : overburdens

Senses

  • earth and rock covering a mineral deposit