hindrance vs encumbrance

hindrance and encumbrance both are nouns.

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

As nouns, hindrance and encumbrance are synonyms defined as:

hindrance and encumbrance: any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome

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

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