Synonyms & related words for encumbrance

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of encumbrance — including hindrance, burden, cumbrance, onus, impediment, impedimenta. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to encumbrance

Explore words related to encumbrance — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include encumbrancer, encumbering, encumbers, encumbered, disencumber, unencumbered, cumbered, burdensome. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for encumbrance

Common synonyms for encumbrance include hindrance, burden, cumbrance, onus, impediment, impedimenta, load, burthen — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does encumbrance come from?

The word encumbrance breaks down into one root of Old French origin: the root cumbr-, from Old French combrus (“barrier, obstruction”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.