Another word for overload

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encumber
to hold back the motion or action of, as with a burden; hinder; hamper
to fill in such a way as to obstruct; block up; obstruct
to load or weigh down, as with claims, debts, etc.; burden

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1. to hold back the motion or action of, as with a burden; hinder; hamper
2. to fill in such a way as to obstruct; block up; obstruct
3. to load or weigh down, as with claims, debts, etc.; burden
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weigh down
To act as a ballast for.
(idiomatic) To be too much for someone to cope with.

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1. To act as a ballast for.
2. (idiomatic) To be too much for someone to cope with.
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oppress
To keep down by severe and unjust use of force or authority:
To cause to feel worried or depressed:
To overwhelm or crush.

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1. To keep down by severe and unjust use of force or authority:
2. To cause to feel worried or depressed:
3. To overwhelm or crush.
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