cumbrance

/ˈkʌmbrəns/

Definitions

1. noun

A burden or encumbrance, especially one that is oppressive or annoying.

“The bureaucracy posed a significant cumbrance to the company’s growth.”

2. noun

A load or weight, especially one that is difficult to bear or manage.

“The financial cumbrance of the project was too great for the team to handle.”

Synonyms

  • burden
  • encumbrance

Antonyms

  • liberation
  • relief