hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference
(noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus
(noun) an onerous or difficult concern; “the burden of responsibility”; “that’s a load off my mind”
encumbrance, incumbrance
(noun) a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
Source: WordNet® 3.1
encumbrance (countable and uncountable, plural encumbrances)
Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
(legal) An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
(legal) One who is dependent on another.
• encumberment
Source: Wiktionary
En*cum"brance, n. Etym: [Cf. OF. encombrance. Cf. Incumbrance.]
1. That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.
2. (Law)
Definition: Same as Incumbrance.
Syn.
– Burden; clog; impediment; check; hindrance.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
13 May 2025
(adjective) in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock; “he had a dazed expression on his face”; “lay semiconscious, stunned (or stupefied) by the blow”; “was stupid from fatigue”
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