Yoke
Nounबोझ / जुताई का लकड़ी का उपकरण
Definition
A burden or hardship; a wooden crosspiece fastened over the necks of two animals to link them together for work.
Contextual Sentence: "The citizens rebelled against the yoke of colonial rule seeking independence."
💡 Memory Hook (Mnemonic): Oxen are put under a yoke to work together; metaphorically, people are put under the yoke of tyranny.
Synonyms
Burden
Oppression
Load
Antonyms
Freedom
Relief
Ease