encumbrance vs hindrance

encumbrance and hindrance both are nouns.

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

As nouns, encumbrance and hindrance are synonyms defined as:

encumbrance and hindrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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

encumbrance (noun)	hindrance (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