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incumbrance

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: incumbrance

1
 n
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
2
 n
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: incumbrance
1

n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Synonyms:
encumbrance, hinderance, hindrance, hitch, interference, preventative, preventive
Types:
clog
any object that acts as a hindrance or obstruction
speed bump
a hindrance to speeding created by a crosswise ridge in the surface of a roadway
Type of:
impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor
any structure that makes progress difficult

n an onerous or difficult concern

Synonyms:
burden, encumbrance, load, onus
Types:
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dead weight
an oppressive encumbrance
fardel
a burden (figuratively in the form of a bundle)
imposition
an uncalled-for burden
pill
something unpleasant or offensive that must be tolerated or endured
Type of:
concern, headache, vexation, worry
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
2

n a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)

Synonyms:
encumbrance
Type of:
charge
financial liabilities (such as a tax)
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