encumbrance vs hinderance

encumbrance and hinderance both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
encumbrance	Yes	No	No	No
hinderance	Yes	No	No	No

As nouns, encumbrance and hinderance are synonyms defined as:

encumbrance and hinderance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

Other synonyms of encumbrance include hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive.

encumbrance (noun)	hinderance (noun)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome	the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
an onerous or difficult concern	any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)	something immaterial that interferes with or delays action or progress