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encumbrance vs worry

worry vs encumbrance

encumbrance and worry both are nouns.

encumbrance is not a verb while worry is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
encumbrance Yes No No No
worry Yes No Yes No
As nouns, worry is a hypernym of encumbrance; that is, worry is a word with a broader meaning than encumbrance:
  • encumbrance: an onerous or difficult concern
  • worry: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
Other hypernyms of encumbrance include concern, headache, vexation.
encumbrance (noun) worry (noun)
any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
an onerous or difficult concern a strong feeling of anxiety
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
encumbrance (verb) worry (verb)
lacerate by biting
touch or rub constantly
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress
be concerned with
be on the mind of
Difference between encumbrance and worry

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