encumbrance   (Sound)

The noun encumbrance has 3 senses

• burden, load, encumbrance, incumbrance, onus -- (an onerous or difficult concern; "the burden of responsibility"; "that's a load off my mind")


• encumbrance, incumbrance -- (a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage))


• hindrance, hinderance, hitch, preventive, preventative, encumbrance, incumbrance, interference -- (any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome)