2. (noun)encumbrance, incumbrance a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) Synonyms: interference, hitch, encumbrance, onus, hinderance, burden, incumbrance, hindrance, preventive, preventative, load
3. (noun)hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome Synonyms: hitch, birth control device, enlistment, stoppage, hindrance, prophylactic device, halt, interference, handicap, arrest, impediment, duty tour, disturbance, load, rub, tour of duty, baulk, term of enlistment, hobble, tour, hinderance, intervention, stop, prophylactic, onus, limp, stay, hang-up, deterrent, encumbrance, contraceptive device, balk, contraceptive, preventive, incumbrance, noise, preventative, snag, burden, check
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Antonyms of 'encumbrance'
English Synonyms and Antonyms
1. encumbrance Difficulty makes an undertaking otherwise than easy. That which rests upon one as a burden is an encumbrance. An impediment is primarily something that checks the foot or in any way makes advan Synonyms: impediment, bar, clog, encumbrance, obstacle, barrier, difficulty, hindrance, obstruction Antonyms: advantage, aid, assistance, benefit, help, relief, succor