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en·cum·brance
 encumbrance
- pronunciation:
- ihn
kuhm
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noun |
| definition 1: |
something or someone that hinders or burdens; impediment.
He viewed his seat belt as an unnecessary encumbrance and refused to wear it.The owner tried to help the busy chef, but in fact she was only an encumbrance.- antonyms:
- assist, assistance, help
- similar words:
- clog, drawback, hindrance, impediment, liability, obstruction, snag
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| definition 2: |
a lien, mortgage, or other financial claim upon property.
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| related words: |
burden, care, debt, handicap, hindrance, load, tax, weight |
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