Encumbrance and Hinderance

Encumbrance

Encumbrance noun - Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

Hinderance is a synonym for encumbrance in impediment topic. In some cases you can use "Hinderance" instead a noun "Encumbrance".

Nearby Word: encumber

Hinderance

Hinderance noun - Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.
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Synonyms for Hinderance

Encumbrance is a synonym for hinderance in impediment topic. You can use "Encumbrance" instead a noun "Hinderance".
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