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   En·cum·ber

   /inˈkəmbər/

   

   verb

   • 1. restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult: "she was encumbered by her heavy skirts" Similar hamperhinderobstructimpedecheckcrampinhibitrestrictlimitconstrainrestrainbog downretardslowslow downstalldelayinconveniencedisadvantagehandicapOpposite aidfacilitate
   • ▪ saddle (a person or estate) with a debt or mortgage: "an estate heavily encumbered with debt"
   • ▪ fill or block up (a place): "we tripped over sticks and stones, which encumber most of the trail"

   Word Origin Middle English (in the sense ‘cause trouble to, entangle’; formerly also as incumber): from Old French encombrer ‘block up’, from en- ‘in’ + combre ‘river barrage’.

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   1. : weigh down, burden. tourists encumbered by heavy luggage. 2. : to impede or hamper the function or activity of : hinder. negotiations encumbered by a lack of trust. 3. : to burden with a legal claim (such as a mortgage) encumber an estate.

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   ENCUMBER definition: 1. to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   Encumber definition: to impede or hinder; hamper. See examples of ENCUMBER used in a sentence.

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   ENCUMBER meaning: 1. to weigh someone or something down, or to make it difficult for someone to do something: 2. to…. Learn more.

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   To encumber is to weigh someone or something down with a physical or psychological burden. You may find yourself encumbered by a heavy backpack or with anxieties. Either way, it's a heavy load to bear!

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › encumberEncumber - definition of encumber by The Free Dictionary

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   1. to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper: encumbered with parcels after going shopping at Christmas; his stupidity encumbers his efforts to learn. 2. to fill with superfluous or useless matter. 3. to burden with debts, obligations, etc.

8. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishENCUMBER definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper. encumbered with parcels after going shopping at Christmas. his stupidity encumbers his efforts to learn. 2. to fill with superfluous or useless matter. 3. to burden with debts, obligations, etc. Collins English Dictionary.

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   Encumber Definition. To cause to have difficulty in moving or in accomplishing something; burden. A hiker encumbered with a heavy pack; a student encumbered with responsibilities. To hold back the motion or action of, as with a burden; hinder; hamper.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordAll content related to 'encumber' - Collins Online Dictionary

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    1. If you are encumbered by something, it prevents you from moving freely or doing what you want. [...] 2. If a place is encumbered with things, it contains so many of them that it is difficult to move freely there. [...] More. Pronunciations of the word 'encumber' British English: ɪnkʌmbəʳ American English: ɪnkʌmbər. More.

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    encumber meaning, definition, what is encumber: to make it difficult for you to do somet...: Learn more.