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encumbering

/ɪnˈkʌmbərɪŋ/

/ɪnˈkʌmbɚɪŋ/

Translations

encumberingadjective

more encumbering

Comp.

most encumbering

Super.

/ɪnˈkʌmbərɪŋ/

gênantAu sens figuré, qui entrave ou complique.

The encumbering regulations made it difficult for the company to expand its operations.

Les règlements gênants ont rendu difficile l’expansion des activités de l’entreprise.

Additional translations

contraignantPlus soutenu; insiste sur le caractère lourd ou restrictif d’une mesure.

Synonyms

encumberingnoun

encumberings

/ɪnˈkʌmbərɪŋ/

Gerund functioning as a noun; denotes the act or process of encumbering.

entraveAu sens de gêne ou de charge qui limite l’action.

The encumbering of the estate made it impossible to sell the property quickly.

L’entrave de la succession a rendu impossible la vente rapide du bien.

Additional translations

obstructionPlus rare; employé pour une gêne ou un obstacle juridique ou pratique.

Synonyms

encumberverb

encumbering

Gerund

encumbered

Past Simple

encumbered

Past Participle

encumbering

Gerund

/ɪnˈkʌmbə/

/ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/

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.

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.

Additional translations

greverSurtout en droit et en finance: charger d’une obligation, d’une dette ou d’une sûreté.

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Definitions

encumberingadjective

Causing difficulty or hindrance; burdensome.

The encumbering regulations made it difficult for the company to expand its operations.

encumberingnoun

The act or process of placing a burden or hindrance upon something.

The encumbering of the estate made it impossible to sell the property quickly.

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.