incumbrance
Noun
Meaning
A burdensome and troublesome load; anything that impedes motion or action, or renders it difficult or laborious; clog; impediment; hindrance; check.
A burden or charge upon property; a claim or lien upon an estate, which may diminish its value.
Source: Webster's dictionarySynonyms
load
interference
burden
preventive
hindrance
hitch
preventative
onus
encumbrance
hinderance
charge
claim
cargo
disadvantage
obstacle
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the burden of responsibility
that's a load off my mind