ˈbɜːdn ˈbɝdn hɪtʃ ɪnˈkʌm.bɹənts ˌɪntəɹˈfiɹɨns loʊd ləʊd ˈəʊnəs ˈoʊnəs pɹɪˈvɛntətɪv pɹɪˈvɛntɪv any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome an onerous or difficult concern the burden of responsibility that's a load off my mind a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)