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- \in-ˈkəm-bər\
- /ɪnˈkʌm.bər/
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- \in-ˈkəm-bər\
Definitions of encumber word
- noun encumber Restrict or burden (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult. 1
- transitive verb encumber burden, weigh down 1
- verb encumber If you are encumbered by something, it prevents you from moving freely or doing what you want. 0
- verb encumber If a place is encumbered with things, it contains so many of them that it is difficult to move freely there. 0
- verb encumber to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper 0
- verb encumber to fill with superfluous or useless matter 0
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Parts of speech for Encumber
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encumber popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 7% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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verb encumber
- burden — If you describe a problem or a responsibility as a burden, you mean that it causes someone a lot of difficulty, worry, or hard work.
- hinder — to cause delay, interruption, or difficulty in; hamper; impede: The storm hindered our progress.
- hamper — to hold back; hinder; impede: A steady rain hampered the progress of the work.
- impede — to retard in movement or progress by means of obstacles or hindrances; obstruct; hinder.
- get in the way — be an obstacle
Antonyms for encumber
verb encumber
- unburden — to free from a burden.
- advance — To advance means to move forward, often in order to attack someone.
- aid — Aid is money, equipment, or services that are provided for people, countries, or organizations who need them but cannot provide them for themselves.
- allow — If someone is allowed to do something, it is all right for them to do it and they will not get into trouble.
- assist — If you assist someone, you help them to do a job or task by doing part of the work for them.
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