encumber in English
- encumber⇄encumber, transitive verb.
1. to hold back (from running, doing, or being); hinder; hamper.
Ex. Heavy shoes encumber a runner in a race.
2. to make difficult to use; fill; block up; obstruct.
Ex. Rubbish and old boxes encumbered t
encumber in Kannada ಕನ್ನಡ
encumber in Sindhi سنڌي
encumber in Tamil தமிழ்
Encumber
Part of Speech
Verb
Pronunciation
en-KUHM-ber
Definitions
- To burden or weigh down with something heavy or difficult.
- To hinder, obstruct, or impede the movement or progress of.
Usage Examples
- She did not want to encumber herself with too much luggage while traveling.
- The project was encumbered by bureaucratic red tape.
Etymology
Derived from Old French "encombrer," meaning to block or hinder, from Latin "combrus" (barricade).
Synonyms
- Burden
- Hinder
- Obstruct
- Impede
Antonyms
- Facilitate
- Aid
- Assist
- Relieve
Translations
Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
---|---|---|
Spanish | entorpecer | en-tor-peh-SEHR |
French | encombrer | on-kom-BRAY |
German | belasten | be-LAS-ten |
Russian | обременять | ob-re-me-NYAT' |
Mandarin | 拖累 | tuō lèi |
Hindi | बोझ डालना | bojh daal-na |
Japanese | 負担をかける | futan o kakeru |
Korean | 짐을 지우다 | jim-eul ji-uda |
Arabic | يثقل | yuthqil |
Bengali | বোঝা চাপানো | bozha chapa-no |
Telugu | భారం వేయడం | bhaaram veyadam |
Tamil | சுமையை ஏற்படுத்துதல் | sumaiyai yerpaduthuthal |
Kannada | ಭಾರ ಹಾಕುವುದು | bhaara haakuvudu |
Malayalam | ഭാരം കൂട്ടുക | bhaaram kootuka |
Gujarati | બોજે ભરી દેવુ | boje bhari devu |
Marathi | ओझे टाकणे | oje taakane |
Odia | ବୋଝ ଦେବା | boja deba |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
British English tends to pronounce the "er" at the end more softly, while American English emphasizes the second syllable more.
Historical Usage
Used in legal and literary contexts since the 14th century to indicate hindrance or burden.
Cultural Nuances
Often used metaphorically in legal, financial, and social contexts to describe restrictions or limitations.
More Information
Encumber is commonly used in discussions about obstacles in personal, financial, and legal situations.