encumber
Meaning
- (transitive) To load down something with a burden.
- (transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.
- (transitive) To burden with a legal claim or other obligation.
Synonyms
interfere with
Translations
estorbar
belemmeren
gravare
encombrer
fer la guitza
behindernPronounced as (IPA)
/ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)/
Etymology
In summary
From Middle English encombren, from Old French encombrer, from en- + combrer (“to hinder”); see cumber. By surface analysis, en- + cumber.
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