Encumber
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Encumber is a verb meaning (transitive) To load down something with a burden.
Meaning
(transitive) To load down something with a burden.
More Meanings
- (transitive) To restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment.
- (transitive) To burden with a legal claim or other obligation.
Example Sentences
He [Timothy Forsyte] had never committed the imprudence of marrying or encumbering himself in any way with children.
In the reverse direction, creature comforts were not closely studied, and the vessel left Antwerp at 1 p.m., to arrive in Harwich at the awkward hour of 2 a.m. The boat train was waiting for the weary stream of passengers, who straggled up George Street, encumbered with luggage, or following burdened porters in the darkness.
Word Forms
- encumbers
- encumbering
- encumbered
Synonyms for encumber
Depending on context, synonyms include constrain, restrain, cumber.
Antonyms for encumber
Common opposites include disencumber, unload, unencumber.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cumber, restrain, constrain, hinder, overburden, overload.
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