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ENCUMBERS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word encumbers. (exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word encumbers. (close relations)
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encumberedencumbering

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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

Best Hypernyms For ENCUMBERS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for encumbers, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (6)
bound confine limit restrict throttle trammel

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