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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 Sindhi سنڌي

encumber in Tamil தமிழ்

Encumber - Dictionary Page

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
Spanishentorpeceren-tor-peh-SEHR
Frenchencombreron-kom-BRAY
Germanbelastenbe-LAS-ten
Russianобременятьob-re-me-NYAT'
Mandarin拖累tuō lèi
Hindiबोझ डालनाbojh daal-na
Japanese負担をかけるfutan o kakeru
Korean짐을 지우다jim-eul ji-uda
Arabicيثقلyuthqil
Bengaliবোঝা চাপানোbozha chapa-no
Teluguభారం వేయడంbhaaram veyadam
Tamilசுமையை ஏற்படுத்துதல்sumaiyai yerpaduthuthal
Kannadaಭಾರ ಹಾಕುವುದುbhaara haakuvudu
Malayalamഭാരം കൂട്ടുകbhaaram kootuka
Gujaratiબોજે ભરી દેવુboje bhari devu
Marathiओझे टाकणेoje taakane
Odiaବୋଝ ଦେବାboja 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.

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