Synonyms of overburden

Noun

1. overburden, land, ground, soil

usage: the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits

2. overload, overburden, load, loading, burden

usage: an excessive burden

Verb

1. overburden, charge, saddle, burden

usage: burden with too much work or responsibility

2. overburden, burden, burthen, weight, weight down

usage: load with excessive weight

Definition and meaning of overburden (Dictionary)