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Encumber vs Onus - What's the difference?

encumber | onus |

As a verb encumber

is to load down something with a burden.

As a noun onus is

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encumber

English

Verb

(en verb)
  • to load down something with a burden
  • to restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment
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  • to add a legal claim or other obligation

    • Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * disencumber, unload, unencumber

    Derived terms

    * encumbrance * encumbrous

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    onus

    English

    Noun

  • A legal obligation.
    • The onus is on the landlord to make sure the walls are protected from mildew.
  • (uncountable) Burden of proof, onus probandi
    • The onus is on those who disagree with my proposal to explain why.
  • Stigma.
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  • Blame.
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  • Responsibility; burden.
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    • Related terms

    * exonerate * exoneration * onerous * onus probandi

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