encumbrance Antonyms
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Strong:
- constraint
- deterrent
- impediment
- inhibition
- interference
- hindrance
- balk
- load
- hitch
- block
- stop
- shackles
- handicap
- chain
- burden
- trammel
- let
- stumbling-block
- cramp
- barrier
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Meaning of encumbrance
encumbrance (n)
an onerous or difficult concern
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
encumbrance (n.)
That which encumbers; a burden which impedes action, or renders it difficult and laborious; a clog; an impediment. See Incumbrance.
Same as Incumbrance.
encumbrance Sentence Examples
- The house had an encumbrance in the form of a mortgage.
- The bank refused to grant the loan because the property had a prior encumbrance.
- The company's assets were encumbered by various debts and obligations.
- The land was subject to an encumbrance in the form of a right-of-way.
- The easement constituted an encumbrance on the property.
- The title search revealed that the property was free of any encumbrances.
- The owner of the encumbered property was responsible for paying the taxes and insurance.
- The buyer was not aware of the encumbrance until after the purchase was complete.
- The seller failed to disclose the existence of the encumbrance to the buyer.
- The presence of the encumbrance reduced the value of the property.
FAQs About the word encumbrance
an onerous or difficult concern, a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage), any obstruction that impedes or is burdensomeThat which encumbers; a burden
obstacle, obstruction, embarrassment, hurdle, constraint, deterrent, impediment, inhibition,interference, hindrance
assistance, stimulus, catalyst, advantage, impetus, advantage,incentive, benefit, impetus, spur
The house had an encumbrance in the form of a mortgage.
The bank refused to grant the loan because the property had a prior encumbrance.
The company's assets were encumbered by various debts and obligations.
The land was subject to an encumbrance in the form of a right-of-way.
