ENCUMBERING Synonyms
There are 20 synonyms of the word
encumbering.
(exact relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word encumbering. (close relations)
There are 6 hypernyms of the word encumbering. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ENCUMBERING
| Rank | Word | Save? | More Syns.. | Usage | Type | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | blocking | verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj | ||||
| 2 | burdensome | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 3 | clogging | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 4 | constraining | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 5 | hindering | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 6 | impeding | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 7 | limiting | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 8 | obstructive | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 9 | restricting | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 10 | slowing | verbv | ||||
| 11 | fettering | verbv | ||||
| 12 | hampering | verbv | ||||
| 13 | inhibiting | adjectiveadj | ||||
| 14 | obstructing | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 15 | restraining | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 16 | retarding | verb, adjectivev, adj | ||||
| 17 | shackling | verb, nounv, n | ||||
| 18 | trammelling | verbv | ||||
| 19 | cumber | verbv | ||||
| 20 | restrain | verbv |
Best Hypernyms For ENCUMBERING
Alternatives for BLOCKING
Words (46)
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