

The rules encumber the players' ability to enjoy the game.
To restrict or limit someone's freedom or movement.
The heavy backpack encumbered her during the hike.
His doubts encumbered his decision-making process.
Too many rules can encumber creativity.
encumber someone's progress
encumber with debt
encumber freedom
hinder
restrict
burden
The heavy backpack will encumber you during the hike.
To make something difficult to do or to burden someone with a responsibility.
The rules will encumber our progress.
Don't encumber yourself with too many tasks.
Her worries encumber her ability to focus.
encumber with debt
encumber by regulations
encumber someone's freedom
burden
hinder
impede