What does encumbrance mean?
Encumbrance means Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried..
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/ɪnˈkʌm.bɹəns/ · noun
Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried..
Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]
Use encumbrance when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Encumbrance means Something that encumbers; a burden that must be carried..
Common synonyms include encumberment, onus, hitch, load.
Possible antonyms include unencumbrance.
Some consideration was necessary to decide whether or not to leave his rifle there. On the return, carrying the girl and a pack, it would be added encumbrance[…]
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