Word
Encumber
How many syllables?
3 Syllables
How it's divided?
en-cum-ber
Definition
- 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.
- v. t. - To load with debts, or other legal claims; as, to
encumber an estate with mortgages.
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