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Definition encumber in American English

encumber verb

[transitive] verb
/ɪnˈkʌmbər/
1

if something large, heavy, tight, etc. encumbers you, it prevents you from moving normally

Example

They were encumbered with heavy suitcases and could not run.

Synonyms and related words
hold back intercept obstruct
2

to make it more difficult for someone to do something or for something to develop

Synonyms and related words
let down hold back embarrass
Definition encumber in American English