encumbered

Definition of Encumbered in English :

Adjective

1. encumbered

loaded to excess or impeded by a heavy load

Example Sentences:
'a summer resort...encumbered with great clapboard-and-stucco hotels'
'a hiker encumbered with a heavy backpack'
'an encumbered estate'

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Encumbered

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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

Encumbered

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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

Encumbered

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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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