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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 | ||
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