🎒encumber

verb
/ɪnˈkʌmbər/

Meaning

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

Example Sentences

She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.

Synonyms

burden, hinder, obstruct, overload, weigh down

Antonyms

assist, free, relieve

Collocations

encumber with, heavily encumbered, financially encumbered

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