Synonyms and Antonyms of encumbrance
something that makes movement or progress difficult
- without the encumbrance of a heavy backpack, I could sprint along the trail
balk, bar, block, chain, clog, cramp, crimp, deterrent, drag, embarrassment, fetter, handicap, hindrance, holdback, hurdle, impediment, inhibition, interference, let, manacle, obstacle, obstruction, shackles, stop, stumbling block, trammel
catch, hitch, rub, snag
barrier, blockade, blockage, brick wall, stone wall
arrest, bit, brake, check, constraint, curb, hobble, rein, restraint
embargo, stoppage
delay, holdup, stall
burden, cumber, load
danger, hazard, peril, reef
adversity, difficulty, disadvantage, drawback, hardship
catalyst, goad, impetus, incentive, spur, stimulant, stimulus
advantage, break, edge
aid, assistance, benefit, boost, handmaiden (also handmaid), help
