cumber

noun

Definition of cumbernext
as in burden

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  1. burden
  2. load
  3. delay
  4. danger
  5. peril
  6. hazard
Noun
  • For any athlete, heading into an Olympic Games with the hopes of a nation on their shoulders is a heavy burden to carry.
    — Emile Nuh, CNN Money, 2 Aug. 2026
  • Notably, the men were younger than the postmenopausal women and closer in age to the premenopausal group yet carried a comparable disease burden.
    — Crystal Gwizdala, Hartford Courant, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of burden
Noun
  • He has been charged with failure to secure a load and having expired vehicle registration, police said.
    — Mark Price, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026
  • Washing clothes with cold water, running only full loads, and occasionally air-drying clothes can help reduce energy consumption.
    — Lauren Jarvis-Gibson July 29, Sacbee.com, 29 July 2026
Definition of load
Noun
  • While most of Saturday should see play continue, there may be a delay on Sunday before play can resume in the afternoon.
    — Ahmad Bajjey, CBS News, 1 Aug. 2026
  • That phase will include the removal of bridges, among other heavy items that will cause delays, and take … a long time.
    — Mac Engel July 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of delay
Noun
  • One more point cuts against the simple story that more capability means more danger.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • In addition to the extreme heat, there is extreme fire danger for the Pacific Northwest, where the wildfire season in Oregon and Washington is already off to a record pace.
    — Dalia Faheid, CNN Money, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of danger
Noun
  • The rich have one financial habit most Americans ignore at their peril.
    — , FOXNews.com, 31 July 2026
  • His ability to make bodies disappear brings him opportunities and peril as circumstances lead to employment by a cartel operator.
    — Mike Fleming Jr, Deadline, 30 July 2026
Definition of peril
Noun
  • Despite heat being the deadliest weather hazard globally, cities underinvest in heat-health preparedness compared to other disasters.
    — Nicole F. Roberts, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026
  • There are big advantages to being close to politicians, and big hazards as well.
    — David Frum, The Atlantic, 29 July 2026
Definition of hazard
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“Cumber.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/cumber. Accessed 3 Aug. 2026.

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