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encumbrance
What does encumbrance mean?
encumbrance (noun): an onerous or difficult concern.
Definition: Princeton WordNet 3.1.
Where does encumbrance come from?
From Middle English encombraunce, from Old French encombrance, from encombrer.
Etymology: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
What are synonyms of encumbrance?
From Princeton WordNet 3.1.
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What does “encumbrance” mean?
the human soul, mind, or spirit
Not quite: that's what psyche means.
the quality of being fraudulent
Not quite: that's what deceit means.
an onerous or difficult concern
Right! That's what “encumbrance” means.
having a wide variety of skills
Not quite: that's what versatility means.
Which word is closest in meaning to “encumbrance”?
ordeal
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martyr
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burden
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trance
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