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encumber

verb

/ɪnˈkʌmbər/

Meaning

to burden or weigh down something, making it difficult to move or progress

She was encumbered by the heavy luggage during her journey.

burden, hinder, obstruct, overload, weigh down

assist, free, relieve

encumber with, heavily encumbered, financially encumbered

to remove from a couch or to release from being laid down (rare/archaic usage)

to make something more lively, interesting, or cheerful

To move or cause to move with small rapid movements from side to side.

to openly declare or admit something, often publicly and firmly

to make or become better; to enhance quality or condition

to initiate an attack or show hostile behavior