Synonyms of encumbrances

encumbrances

noun

plural of encumbrance

as in obstacles

something that makes movement or progress difficult

without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail

Synonyms & Similar Words

• obstacles
• hurdles
• obstructions
• embarrassments
• barriers
• impediments
• hindrances
• interferences
• burdens
• inhibitions
• shackles
• constraints
• handicaps
• fetters
• cramps
• manacles
• deterrents
• lets
• chains
• blocks
• trammels
• clogs
• stumbling blocks
• loads
• hitches
• stops
• holdbacks
• restraints
• dangers
• snags
• delays
• balks
• disadvantages
• bars
• blockages
• crimps
• curbs
• brakes
• reins
• hazards
• difficulties
• blockades
• stone walls
• arrests
• brick walls
• hardships
• rubs
• stoppages
• embargoes
• perils
• catches
• drags
• drawbacks
• reefs
• stalls
• bits
• holdups
• checks
• hobbles
• adversities
• cumbers

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• incentives
• stimuli
• advantages
• catalysts
• stimulants
• spurs
• benefits
• edges
• breaks
• impetuses
• aids
• help
• goads
• assistances
• boosts
• handmaidens

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of encumbrances

To Tommy, Anna and Molly are twittering encumbrances, idiotic in their insistence on good works and the good of man, their endless remorseful hedgings about the Communist Party. — Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026

Stopping the train to nowhere funding, using those funds to pay off our federal EDD debt so that businesses can reduce THEIR EDD encumbrances by the 1-5% they’re being charged now. — Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Oc Register, 4 May 2026