Encumbrance and Hitch

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Encumbrance noun - Something that makes movement or progress difficult.

Usage example: without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail

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

Nearby Word: encumber

Hitch noun - Any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome.

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Encumbrance is a synonym for hitch in impediment topic. You can use "Encumbrance" instead a noun "Hitch", if it concerns topics such as obstacle.

Nearby Words: hitched, hitching

little encumbrance

little hitch

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Hitch and Encumbrance. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/encumbrance/hitch

Encumbrance & Hitch. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/encumbrance/hitch>.

Hitch or Encumbrance. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/encumbrance/hitch.

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