encumbrance English

Meaning encumbrance meaning

What does encumbrance mean?

encumbrance

— noun (= burden, load) an onerous or difficult concern the burden of responsibility that's a load off my mind

— noun a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

— noun (= hindrance) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms encumbrance synonyms

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encumbrance English » English

burden

hindrance

load

incumbrance

weight

onus

obstacle

impediment

obligation

hitch

embarrassment

duty

preventive

preventative

obstruction

interference

hinderance

heavy responsibility

heavy burden

drag

commitment

clog

charge

bother

bonds

vice

trouble

trig

travail

trammel

surcharge

stress

strain

shoulder

retard

prevent

overwork

overweight

obtrusion

obstructive

nuisance

nervous strain

mortgage

mental strain

liability

inconvenience

hurdle

heft

heavy freight

handicap