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noun
Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Alternative spelling of incumbrance (“in law: interest attached to a title; dependent”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
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noun
The state or condition of being encumbered.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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verb
To apply an encumbrance to (property, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: law
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noun
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, incumbrance, interference
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
Narrower terms: clog, speed bump
noun
an onerous or difficult concern
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
Synonyms: burden, load, incumbrance, onus
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: concern, worry, headache, vexation
Narrower terms: dead weight, fardel, imposition, pill
noun
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: incumbrance
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: charge
History
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
Across languages
39 source translations are retained for this English entry.
