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   encumber

   /ɪnˈkʌmbə/

   verb

   • 1. restrict or impede (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

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishENCUMBER | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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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.

   • English (US)

     ENCUMBER meaning: 1. to weigh someone or something down, or...

   • Znaczenie Encumber, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     ENCUMBER definicja: 1. to weigh someone or something down,...

   • Traditional

     ENCUMBER translate: 使…負擔沈重；妨礙，阻礙；拖累. Learn more in the...

   • Simplified

     ENCUMBER translate: 使…负担沉重；妨碍，阻碍；拖累. Learn more in the...

   • Constrain

     CONSTRAIN definition: 1. to control and limit something: 2....

   • Encrypted

     ENCRYPTED definition: 1. past simple and past participle of...

   • Encumbrance

     ENCUMBRANCE definition: 1. something that makes it difficult...

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     THANKFULLY definition: 1. used, usually at the beginning of...

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › encumberEncumber Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the meaning, synonyms, examples, and history of the verb encumber, which means to weigh down, burden, or hinder. Find out how encumber is related to the French word combre, which means a dam or weir.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryENCUMBER | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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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.

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

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   Encumber means to hinder, impede, or burden with something. It can also mean to fill with useless or superfluous matter. See the word forms, pronunciation, collocations, and sentences of encumber.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › encumberENCUMBER Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

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

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   Encumber means to cause difficulty, hinder, burden, or impede something or someone. It can also mean to fill with useless or obstructive things. See synonyms, translations, and usage examples from various sources.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › encumberEncumber - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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!