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encumber

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbə/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/

Translations

encumberverb
encumbered
Past Simple
encumbered
Past Participle
encumbering
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbə/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/
entraverAu sens figuré: gêner, retarder ou limiter le fonctionnement ou le développement.
The new regulations encumber the company's ability to expand its operations.
Les nouvelles réglementations entravent la capacité de l’entreprise à développer ses activités.
encombrerRendre difficile la progression ou le mouvement; sens concret ou figuré.
The heavy backpack encumbered her as she climbed the steep hill.
Le sac à dos lourd l’encombrait pendant qu’elle gravissait la colline escarpée.
Additional translations
greverSurtout en droit et en finance: charger d’une obligation, d’une dette ou d’une sûreté.
Synonyms
restrict
inhibit
obstruct
impede
hinder
hamper
burden
Antonyms
facilitate
assist
unburden

Definitions

encumberverb
To weigh down or burden someone or something, making movement or progress difficult.
The heavy backpack encumbered her as she climbed the steep hill.
To impede or hinder the function or activity of something.
The new regulations encumber the company's ability to expand its operations.
To burden with legal or financial obligations.
The property was encumbered with a mortgage that needed to be paid off before it could be sold.
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