Defect
Defect noun - Something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing.
Encumbrance and defect are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Encumbrance" instead a noun "Defect".
Encumbrance
Encumbrance noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.
Defect and encumbrance are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Defect" instead a noun "Encumbrance".
Nearby Word: encumber
Mutual synonyms
How words are described
| critical | critical defect | critical encumbrance |
Cite this Source
Encumbrance and Defect. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 28, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/encumbrance
Defect & Encumbrance. N.p., 2016. Web. 28 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/encumbrance>.
Encumbrance or Defect. 2016. Accessed July 28, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/defect/encumbrance.
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