Encumbrance(noun)
A burden, obstacle, or claim (like a debt or legal right) that limits freedom or property use.
Hindi meaning:बोझ / बाधा
Synonyms: Burden, Hindrance, Obstruction, Liability
Antonyms: Freedom, Advantage, Benefit, Release
Example: The property was sold only after clearing all encumbrances on the land.
Trick to remember: En-CUMBER-ance sounds like “cumbersome” — something heavy that becomes a burden and slows you down.
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