verb🔗ShareTo load down something with a burden"The heavy backpack encumbered the student, making it difficult to walk. "negativeconditionsituationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment"The heavy backpack encumbered the student as she rushed to class. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo burden with a legal claim or other obligation"The inheritance encumbered the young woman with a large mortgage on her family home. "lawbusinessfinancepropertyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
