encumbering (Meaning)
encumbering (p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Encumber
Synonyms & Antonyms of encumbering
Synonyms:
- suppressing
- tethering
- braking
- chaining
- suffocating
- repressing
- reining
- arresting
- checking
- miring
- baffling
- derailing
- frustrating
- holding up
- confining
- strangling
- roadblocking
- haltering
- manacling
- retarding
- bogging (down)
- blockading
- leashing
- retaining
- foiling
- muzzling
- barricading
- giving a hard time
- cramping one's style
- tieing
- binding
- balking
- stifling
- short-circuiting
- curbing
- choking
- sabotaging
- smothering
- stumping
- hog-tying
Antonyms:
encumbering Sentence Examples
- The house's intricate architectural features, while stunning, proved encumbering during renovations.
- The athlete's previous injury encumbered their performance during the competition.
- The company faced significant financial encumbrances that hindered its growth.
- The excessive paperwork encumbered the loan application process, causing delays and frustration.
- The dense fog encumbered visibility on the road, making driving hazardous.
- The large backpack encumbered the hiker, making it difficult to navigate the rugged terrain.
- The emotional baggage of their past relationship encumbered their ability to move on.
- The outdated regulations encumbered businesses, stifling innovation and economic growth.
- The heavy chains encumbered the prisoner, making every movement a laborious task.
- The complicated legal jargon encumbered the contract, making it difficult for the parties to understand their rights and obligations.
FAQs About the word encumbering
of Encumber
hindering, embarrassing,hampering, obstructing, impeding, stymieing, handicapping, tieing up, holding back, cramping
opening, aiding, aiding, helping, freeing, clearing, assisting, assisting, facilitating, clearing
The house's intricate architectural features, while stunning, proved encumbering during renovations.
The athlete's previous injury encumbered their performance during the competition.
The company faced significant financial encumbrances that hindered its growth.
The excessive paperwork encumbered the loan application process, causing delays and frustration.
