Millstones [noun]

Definition of Millstones:

burden

Synonyms of Millstones:

● Albatross

● Load

● Grievance

● Encumbrance

● Strain

● Affliction

● Worry

● Concern

● Misfortune

● Onus

● Cross

● Accountability

● Charge

● Hardship

● Blame

● Difficulty

● Anxiety

● Trouble

● Stress

● Task

● Trial

● Responsibility

● Hindrance

● Punishment

● Ball and chain

● Deadweight

● Mental weight


Opposite/Antonyms of Millstones:

● Peace

● Ease

● Exoneration

● Help

● Blessing

● Benefit

● Encouragement

● Happiness

● Contentment

● Tranquility

● Assistance

● Advantage

● Exculpation

● Calmness

● Aid

● Health

● Praise


Sentence/Example of Millstones:

Thus, virtue did not become a burden, nor honor a millstone.

You have a heart harder than the millstone, more set than ice!

It were better for him that a millstone were hung about his neck and that he be cast into the deep.

No one ever got anywhere with anything with such a millstone around his neck.

As man and millstone reached the sea the storm instantly ceased.

Can't you see through a millstone when there is a hole in it?

The hand that had pointed to the millstone about his neck had conjured it there.

He had better have a millstone round his neck, and be cast into the deepest sea.

It were better for him that a millstone were hanged about his neck, and he cast into the sea.

The water-wheel was turning swiftly and the millstone was whirling like a buzz saw.