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encumbrance

The word “encumbrance” has 3 syllables: en-cum-brance

It's pronounced as /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/

What is synonym and antonym for encumbrance?

In the thesaurus, “encumbrance” has 72 synonyms and 19 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for encumbrance along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for encumbrance

Antonyms for encumbrance

Meanings of encumbrance

  • noun
    1. Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried.
    2. An interest, right, burden, or liability attached to a title of land, such as a lien or mortgage.
    3. One who is dependent on another.

Example Sentences

  • The loan is an encumbrance on the property.
  • He sold his car to reduce financial encumbrance.
  • Legal encumbrance can delay the sale of assets.
  • She wanted to travel without the encumbrance of heavy luggage.
  • The contract placed an encumbrance on future development.

On this page you'll find 91 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to encumbrance, such as: advantage, adversity, aid, albatross, arrest, assistance, balk.

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