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encumber

/ɪnˈkʌm.bər/
Main Example

The rules encumber the players' ability to enjoy the game.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To restrict or limit someone's freedom or movement.

Other Example

The heavy backpack encumbered her during the hike.

His doubts encumbered his decision-making process.

Too many rules can encumber creativity.

Synonyms

encumber someone's progress

encumber with debt

encumber freedom

Synonyms

hinder

restrict

burden

encumber

/ɪnˈkʌm.bər/
Main Example

The heavy backpack will encumber you during the hike.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To make something difficult to do or to burden someone with a responsibility.

Other Example

The rules will encumber our progress.

Don't encumber yourself with too many tasks.

Her worries encumber her ability to focus.

Synonyms

encumber with debt

encumber by regulations

encumber someone's freedom

Synonyms

burden

hinder

impede

encumber

/ɪnˈkʌm.bər/
Main Example

The estate was encumbered with debts that needed to be settled.

Example context
Grammatical Info:
Verb (v.)

To place a burden on property, often in a legal context.

Other Example
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