enculturation | (noun) the adoption of the behavior patterns of the surrounding culture | Synonyms: acculturation, socialisation, socialization |
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encumber | (verb) restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult | Synonyms: cumber, restrain |
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encumbered | (adjective) loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load | - |
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encumbrance | (noun) any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome | Synonyms: hinderance, hindrance, hitch, incumbrance, interference, preventative, preventive |
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(noun) an onerous or difficult concern | Synonyms: burden, incumbrance, load, onus |
(noun) a charge against property (as a lien or mortgage) | Synonyms: incumbrance |