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encumber
[en-kuhm-ber]
verb (used with object)
to impede or hinder; hamper.
Red tape encumbers all our attempts at action.
to block up or fill with what is obstructive or superfluous.
a mind encumbered with trivial and useless information.
to burden or weigh down.
She was encumbered with a suitcase and several packages.
to burden with obligations, debt, etc.
encumber
/ ɪˈʌə /
verb
to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper
encumbered with parcels after going shopping at Christmas
his stupidity encumbers his efforts to learn
to fill with superfluous or useless matter
to burden with debts, obligations, etc
Other 51Թ Forms
- encumberingly adverb
- unencumbered adjective
- ˈܳԲ adverb
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encumber1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of encumber1
Example Sentences
Granted, we had a few clients who had real, provable needs for this kind of certification; people who, like Iris, experienced a grave loss or were visibly encumbered by issues outside of their control.
While Season 14 had its fair share of bright spots, it was encumbered by fan expectations and production growing pains.
Two questions that have forever encumbered treatment of intellectual responsibility remain with us.
The encumbered amount will probably, but not necessarily, be spent eventually.
Now with a second mandate and significantly less encumbered, America, and the world, will see what he can really do.
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