Encumbrance

Synonyms of encumbrance

• obstacle
• hindrance
• burden

Antonyms of encumbrance

• aid
• benefit
• assistance

Collocations of encumbrance

financial burden

Frequency: 70 %

The mortgage was a significant financial burden.

emotional baggage

Frequency: 60 %

She carried a lot of emotional baggage from her past relationships.

legal encumbrance

Frequency: 45 %

The property had a legal encumbrance that needed to be resolved.

physical impediment

Frequency: 35 %

His injury was a physical impediment to his performance in the race.

administrative hurdle

Frequency: 25 %

The paperwork proved to be an administrative hurdle in getting the project approved.

Idiomatic Expressions for encumbrance

• Phrase: Throw off the encumbrances
  Meaning: To get rid of obstacles or burdens that are holding you back.
  Usage: She decided to throw off the encumbrances of her past and start fresh.