I. noun
Synonyms: encumbrance , cumbrance, hindrance, impedance, impediment
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: burden , charge, cumber, encumber, lade, load, lumber, saddle, tax, weigh
2.
Synonyms: hamper , curb, entrammel, fetter, hobble, hog-tie, leash, shackle, tie, trammel
3.
Synonyms: fill 1, block, choke, close, congest, obstruct, occlude, plug, stop, stopper