affliction
nounA cause of sustained pain, distress, or hardship.
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verbTo make a difficulty, burden, or discomfort less severe.
exaction
nounA payment or demand imposed with severity or unfairness.
incubus
nounAn oppressive burden or nightmare; also a nightmare figure in folklore.
Oppressive burden
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onerous
adjectiveInvolving a heavy burden or substantial effort.
oppressed
adjectiveBurdened or subjected to harsh and unjust control.
remission
nounThe cancellation, reduction, or suspension of a penalty, obligation, or burden.
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