Canadian English Meaning of encumber
Encumber
Other Canadian English words related to Encumber
- embarrass
- hamper
- hinder
- impede
- obstruct
- block
- clog
- constrain
- cramp
- delay
- disrupt
- fetter
- handcuffs
- disability
- Hobble
- inhibit
- Restrain
- shackle
- stymie
- tie up
- trammel
- interfere (with)
- arrest
- baffle
- balk
- barricade
- bind
- blockade
- Brake
- chain
- check
- choke
- confine
- Curb
- derail
- Foil
- frustrate
- Tie up
- hold back
- hold up
- leash
- handcuffs
- rein
- suppress
- retain
- Retard
- sabotage
- Short circuit
- smother
- stifle
- Strangle
- suffocate
- tether
- Thwart
- necktie
- bog down
- cramp one's style
- Give a hard time
Nearest Words of encumber
Definitions and Meaning of encumber in English
encumber (v)
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult
encumber (v. t.)
To impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous; to weigh down; to obstruct or embarrass; as, his movements were encumbered by his mantle; his mind is encumbered with useless learning.
To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to encumber an estate with mortgages.
FAQs About the word encumber
Encumber
restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficultTo impede the motion or action of, as with a burden; to retard with something superfluous;
embarrass,hamper,hinder,impede,obstruct,block,clog,constrain,cramp,delay
aid,Assist,facilitate,help,clear,encourage,free,liberate,loosen,Make way
enculturation => Enculturation, encryption => Encryption, encrypt => Encryption, encrustment => encrustation, encrusted => encrusted,
