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ENCUMBERED Synonyms

There are 9 synonyms of the word encumbered. (exact relations)
There are 13 hypernyms of the word encumbered. (close relations)
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blocked
verbv
adjective satellite

• closed to traffic

• completely obstructed or closed off

burdened
adjectiveadj
adjective

• bearing a heavy burden of work or difficulties or responsibilities

adjective satellite

• bearing a physically heavy weight or load

impeded
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• made difficult or slow

obstructed
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• shut off to passage or view or hindered from action

restrained
adjectiveadj
adjective

• under restraint

adjective satellite

• cool and formal in manner

• marked by avoidance of extravagance or extremes

• not showy or obtrusive

• prudent

hampered
verb, adjectivev, adj
noun

• a restraint that confines or restricts freedom (especially something used to tie down or restrain a prisoner)

• a basket usually with a cover

verb

• prevent the progress or free movement of

• put at a disadvantage

hindered
verbv
adjective satellite

• located at or near the back of an animal

verb

• be a hindrance or obstacle to

• hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• put at a disadvantage

cumber
verbv
verb

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

restrain
verbv
verb

• to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

• restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

• prevent (someone or something) from doing something

• prevent the action or expression of

Best Hypernyms For ENCUMBERED

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encumbered, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
bound burdened confine impeded limit loaded obstructed restrict restricted throttle trammel hindered
Phrases (1)
weighed down

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