ENCUMBRANCE
(noun)Definitions
There are 3 meanings of the word
Encumbrance.
Encumbrance - as a noun
An onerous or difficult concern
Example: "The burden of responsibility"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
burdenincumbranceloadonusHypernyms (Closely Related)
concernheadachevexationworryHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hinderancehindrancehitchincumbranceinterferencepreventativepreventiveHypernyms (Closely Related)
impedimentimpedimentaobstructerobstructionobstructorHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"The heavy backpack was an encumbrance as I hiked up the mountain."
"The extra paperwork is an encumbrance to completing the project on time."
"Her lack of experience proved to be an encumbrance in the job interview."
"The old car was more of an encumbrance than a convenience."
"The strict regulations became a bureaucratic encumbrance for the business owners."
Word Game Points
Is ENCUMBRANCE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, encumbrance is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
ENCUMBRANCE has a SCRABBLE points total of 19.
Is ENCUMBRANCE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, encumbrance is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordENCUMBRANCE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 26.
Is ENCUMBRANCE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, encumbrance is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordENCUMBRANCE has a WORDFEUD points total of 23.
