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worry vs encumbrance

encumbrance vs worry

worry and encumbrance both are nouns.

worry is a verb but encumbrance is not a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
worry Yes No Yes No
encumbrance Yes No No No
As nouns, encumbrance is a hyponym of worry; that is, encumbrance is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than worry:
  • worry: something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
  • encumbrance: an onerous or difficult concern
Other hyponyms of worry include bugaboo, burden, incumbrance, load, onus, business.
worry (noun) encumbrance (noun)
something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
a strong feeling of anxiety an onerous or difficult concern
a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage)
worry (verb) encumbrance (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 worry and encumbrance

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