encumber |
hinge |
As a verb encumber
is to load down something with a burden.
As an adverb hinge is
then (at that time).
barricade |
encumber |
As verbs the difference between barricade and encumber
is that
barricade is while
encumber is to load down something with a burden.
inflict |
encumber |
As verbs the difference between inflict and encumber
is that
inflict is to thrust upon; to impose while
encumber is to load down something with a burden.
encumber |
retard |
Synonyms |
Encumber is a synonym of retard.
In lang=en terms the difference between encumber and retard
is that
encumber is to add a legal claim or other obligation while
retard is to decelerate; to slow down.
As verbs the difference between encumber and retard
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
retard is to keep delaying; to continue to hinder; to prevent from progress; to render more slow in progress; to impede; to hinder.
As a noun retard is
retardation; delay.
borrower |
encumber |
As a noun borrower
is one who borrows.
As a verb encumber is
to load down something with a burden.
encumber |
oppress |
Related terms |
Encumber is a related term of oppress.
In lang=en terms the difference between encumber and oppress
is that
encumber is to add a legal claim or other obligation while
oppress is to make sad or gloomy.
As verbs the difference between encumber and oppress
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
oppress is (obsolete) physically to press down on (someone) with harmful effects; to smother, crush.
encumber |
overload |
Synonyms |
Encumber is a synonym of overload.
In lang=en terms the difference between encumber and overload
is that
encumber is to add a legal claim or other obligation while
overload is to fail due to excessive load.
As verbs the difference between encumber and overload
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
overload is to load excessively.
As a noun overload is
an excessive load.
encumber |
clog |
Synonyms |
Encumber is a synonym of clog.
As verbs the difference between encumber and clog
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
clog is to block or slow passage through (
often with 'up' ).
As a noun clog is
a type of shoe with an inflexible, often wooden sole sometimes with an open heel.
encumber |
obstruct |
Synonyms |
As verbs the difference between encumber and obstruct
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
obstruct is to block or fill (a passage) with obstacles or an obstacle. See Synonyms at block.
encumber |
perplex |
Synonyms |
Encumber is a synonym of perplex.
In lang=en terms the difference between encumber and perplex
is that
encumber is to add a legal claim or other obligation while
perplex is to involve; to entangle; to make intricate or complicated.
As verbs the difference between encumber and perplex
is that
encumber is to load down something with a burden while
perplex is to cause to feel baffled; to.
As an adjective perplex is
(obsolete) intricate; difficult.
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