ENCUMBERS Synonyms
There are 6 hypernyms of the word encumbers. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENCUMBERS
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burdens | nounn | |||||||
noun • an onerous or difficult concern • weight to be borne or conveyed • the central meaning or theme of a speech or literary work • the central idea that is expanded in a document or discourse verb • weight down with a load • impose a task upon, assign a responsibility to | ||||||||
hampers | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
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 | ||||||||
hinders | 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 | ||||||||
impedes | verbv | |||||||
verb • be a hindrance or obstacle to • block passage through | ||||||||
obstructs | verbv | |||||||
verb • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of • block passage through • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight | ||||||||
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 |