encumber — to restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkʌmbər/
Korean meaning: 방해하다, 짐이 되다, 부담을 주다
Korean pronunciation: 인**컴**버
Example Sentences
- My giant backpack encumbered me so much that I looked like a turtle trying to run a marathon.
- The new regulations encumber small businesses with unnecessary paperwork.
- His fear of failure encumbers his ability to take risks.
encumber
VERB//ɪnˈkʌmbər//
to restrict or burden someone or something in such a way that free action or movement is difficult
Heavy load restricts free movement
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Heavy lumber encumbers his path to slumber
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Origin
From Middle English and Old French 'encombrer', derived from Old French 'en-' (in, into) combined with 'combre' (obstruction, hindrance), which may ultimately trace to Latin 'cumulus' (heap) or a Celtic source meaning obstacle.
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“My giant backpack encumbered me so much that I looked like a turtle trying to run a marathon.”
“The new regulations encumber small businesses with unnecessary paperwork.”
“His fear of failure encumbers his ability to take risks.”
“The knight was so encumbered with armor that he needed help getting on his horse.”
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