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encumbered

UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbəd/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbɚd/

Translations

encumberedadjective
more encumbered
Comp.
most encumbered
Super.
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbəd/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbərd/
He felt encumbered by the heavy responsibilities.
Он чувствовал себя обременённым тяжёлыми обязанностями.
Synonyms
weighed down
oppressed
burdened
hampered
hindered
loaded
Antonyms
unencumbered
encumberverb

encumbered

Past Simple

encumbered
Past Simple
encumbered
Past Participle
encumbering
Gerund
UK
/ɪnˈkʌmbə/
US
/ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/
The rules and regulations encumber the process of innovation.
Правила и регламенты затрудняют процесс инноваций.
The heavy backpack encumbered her during the hike.
Тяжелый рюкзак обременял её во время похода.
Additional translations
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Synonyms
restrict
hamper
hinder
impede
obstruct
inhibit
burden
Antonyms
unburden
assist
facilitate

Definitions

encumberedadjective
Burdened or weighed down by something, often making movement or progress difficult.
The hiker felt encumbered by the heavy backpack as he climbed the steep trail.
Subject to a financial claim, debt, or legal burden such as a lien.
The property was encumbered by multiple mortgages.
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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