1. present participle of burden; loading with something heavy or difficult to carry
Usage: present participle form
2. causing someone worry, hardship, or distress
Usage: present participle form

1. the act of placing a burden on someone or something
Usage: gerund form

Examples

• The heavy backpack was burdening the hiker on the steep trail.
• She felt guilty about burdening her friends with her problems.
• The new regulations are burdening small businesses with extra costs.
• He avoided burdening his family with financial worries.
• The constant burdening of employees with overtime led to burnout.
• Stop burdening yourself with guilt over past mistakes.
• The burdening of the healthcare system became evident during the crisis.