(en-cum-ber) 3 syllables

Definition

verb. 1 to impede the action of; 2 to weigh down or burden

Example Sentence

He hoped the red tape did not encumber the process.

Synonyms

burdened; loaded down; burden; clog; oppress

Antonyms

light; free

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encumber
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Rhymes

  • cumber
  • humber
  • lumber
  • number
  • slumber

  • encumber
  • macumber
  • mccumber
  • outnumber

  • unencumber