verb🔗ShareTo load down something with a burden"The hiker was encumbered by his heavy backpack, making it difficult to climb the steep hill. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment"The student's progress was encumbered by frequent absences. "actionconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo burden with a legal claim or other obligation"The property was encumbered by a large mortgage, making it difficult to sell. "lawbusinessfinanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareWeighted down, loaded sufficiently to make slow."The hiker, encumbered by a heavy backpack, struggled to climb the steep hill. "conditionactioncharacterChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
