encumbrance

Speech parts

1. encumbrance - Noun

2. encumbrance - Verb

Meaning

That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.

Same as Incumbrance.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

Show all synonyms

Antonyms

Show all antonyms

Hypernyms

Hyponyms

Phrases with the word

Examples

In many walks of life, a conscience is a more expensive encumbrance than a wife or a carriage. Thomas De Quincey

My body seems a mere encumbrance to me; an imbecillic wagon, hitched to the horse of desire, which is the soul. Robert E. Howard

A fifth wheel to a cart is but an encumbrance. Spanish Proverb

the burden of responsibility Source: Internet

that's a load off my mind Source: Internet

Another encumbrance is the non-availability of testing kit for rape victims to determine their forcible violation, the veracity of their claims and proper documentation of the outcome of medical examination. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms