Gerund: the act of imposing a burden on someone or something.
Definitions
The act or process of imposing a burden or load on someone or something. The burdening of the countryside with new taxes led to unrest.
burdeninggerund / present participle More precise classification: present participle used adjectivally.
Translations
The burdening regulations made it difficult for small businesses to thrive.
Обременяющие правила затрудняли процветание малого бизнеса.
The burdening responsibilities of his new job left him exhausted.
Тяготящие обязанности на новой работе оставляли его уставшим.
Definitions
Causing someone to feel weighed down or oppressed by responsibilities or difficulties. The burdening workload left her feeling exhausted and overwhelmed.