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Synonyms for Overburden & Similar Words

Definition of overburden

noun
  1. the surface soil that must be moved away to get at coal seams and mineral deposits
  2. an excessive burden
verb
  1. burden with too much work or responsibility

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What are synonyms for overburden?
Synonyms for overburden include: overload.
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Overburden has 1 synonym.

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