encumbrance vs hitch

hitch vs encumbrance

encumbrance and hitch both are nouns.

encumbrance is not a verb while hitch is a verb.

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

As nouns, encumbrance and hitch are synonyms defined as:

encumbrance and hitch: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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

encumbrance (noun)	hitch (noun)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome	the uneven manner of walking that results from an injured leg
an onerous or difficult concern	a knot that can be undone by pulling against the strain that holds it; a temporary knot
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)	a connection between a vehicle and the load that it pulls
	any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
	an unforeseen obstacle
	the state of inactivity following an interruption
	a period of time spent in military service

encumbrance (verb)	hitch (verb)
	to hook or entangle
	connect to a vehicle:
	travel by getting free rides from motorists
	walk impeded by some physical limitation or injury
	jump vertically, with legs stiff and back arched

Difference between encumbrance and hitch

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