English noun: encumbrance | |||
1. | encumbrance (cognition) an onerous or difficult concern | ||
Samples | The burden of responsibility. That's a load off my mind. | ||
Synonyms | burden, incumbrance, load, onus | ||
Broader (hypernym) | concern, headache, vexation, worry | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | dead weight, fardel, imposition, pill | ||
2. | encumbrance (possession) a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) | ||
Synonyms | incumbrance | ||
Broader (hypernym) | charge | ||
3. | encumbrance (artifact) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | ||
Synonyms | hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive | ||
Broader (hypernym) | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor | ||
Narrower (hyponym) | clog, speed bump | ||