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Encumber

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Verb

1. constrain, cumber, encumber, restrain

hold back

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Encumber

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verb (transitive)
1. 
to hinder or impede; make difficult; hamper
encumbered with parcels after going shopping at Christmas
his stupidity encumbers his efforts to learn
2. 
to fill with superfluous or useless matter
3. 
to burden with debts, obligations, etc

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Encumber

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verb transitive
1. 
to hold back the motion or action of, as with a burden; hinder; hamper
2. 
to fill in such a way as to obstruct; block up; obstruct
3. 
to load or weigh down, as with claims, debts, etc.; burden

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Encumber

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tr.v. en·cum·bered, en·cum·ber·ing, en·cum·bers
1. To cause to have difficulty in moving or in accomplishing something; burden: a hiker encumbered with a heavy pack; a student encumbered with responsibilities.
2. To hinder or impede the action or performance of: restrictions that encumber police work. See Synonyms at hinder1.
3. To burden with legal or financial obligations: an estate that is encumbered with debts.

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