Definition
- C2
to impose a responsibility or challenge on someone that is unwelcome, resulting in significant work or complications for them.
He was forced to take on the difficult project, and he felt like he was saddled with a heavy responsibility.
The company shifted all the troubles onto its employees during the economic crisis, saddling them with unnecessary pressure.
Her family saddled her with the responsibility of caring for the elderly, making her feel burdened by that tough job.