cumber

noun

Definition of cumbernext
as in burden

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  1. burden
  2. load
  3. delay
  4. danger
  5. peril
  6. hazard
Noun
  • Opponents say the burden will unfairly shift onto new homeowners, renters and other property holders.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Outside city hall, there were signs that while Johnston was supporting a small number of people, the burden of aiding new arrivals shifted to others in the community.
    Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of burden
Noun
  • Zion Off-Road That gives you a pretty solid utility trailer with loads more mounting versatility than average.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Utilities are scrambling to find ways to power the growing electric load.
    Spencer Kimball, CNBC, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of load
Noun
  • PCMag spoke to one reservation holder who cancelled their preorder after learning of the launch delay, unwilling to further delay their car purchase.
    Emily Dreibelbis Forlini, PCMAG, 7 Nov. 2024
  • By the end of the night, state officials think 98% of ballots will be tallied, though some votes from counties impacted by Hurricane Helene may face delays.
    Joe Walsh, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of delay
Noun
  • Alcohol, also potentially addictive, has significant long-term and short-term dangers, such as motor vehicle accidents in the case of the latter.
    Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Given this, the U.S. government along with governments around the world are eager to harness the ocean for economic purposes, as well as protect it from the dangers of climate change.
    Devika Rao, theweek, 11 Nov. 2024
Definition of danger
Noun
  • However, many of them now see too many perils to dive back in.
    Greg McKenna, Fortune, 5 Nov. 2024
  • After Truman’s landslide victory, he was photographed holding up the mistaken front page in what would become an iconic reminder of the frailty of polls and the perils of calling an election before a majority of the ballots had been counted.
    Mary McNamara, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
Definition of peril
Noun
  • Unpredictable rains flood the roads and create health hazards.
    New York Times, New York Times, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Removable tokens and figurines could become choking hazards to young children, so be aware of age limitations on those as well.
    Cheryl Fenton, Parents, 2 Nov. 2024
Definition of hazard
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