encumber

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Verb encumber has 1 sense

restrain, encumber, cumber, constrain - hold back
--₁ is one way to restrict, restrain, trammel, limit, bound, confine, throttle
Sample sentence:
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Definitions from the Web

Encumber

Part of speech: Verb

Senses:

to hinder, burden, or impede someone or something's movement, progress, or actions
to fill or occupy a space or time in a way that restricts or limits

Usage examples:

1. The heavy backpack encumbered his ability to run fast.

2. Don't encumber yourself with unnecessary tasks.

3. The city was encumbered by traffic during rush hour.

4. His mind was encumbered with worrying thoughts.

Local usage:

In some regions, "encumber" is also used informally to describe someone who is constantly interfering or causing trouble for others.

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