encumbered

Describes a person or thing that is burdened, weighed down, or hindered by something.

ruОписывает человека или предмет, который обременён, отягощён или затруднён чем-либо.esDescribe a una persona o cosa que está cargada, agobiada u obstaculizada por algo, ya sea física u metafóricamente.frDécrit une personne ou une chose qui est chargée, alourdie ou entravée par quelque chose, ou qui est gênée dans ses mouvements ou son action.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die mit etwas belastet, beschwert oder in ihrer Bewegungs- oder Handlungsfreiheit eingeschränkt ist, oft durch Verpflichtungen, Schulden oder Gepäck.ptDescreve pessoa ou coisa que está sobrecarregada, onerada ou dificultada por algo, como dívidas, bagagem ou obrigações. Pode indicar tanto peso físico quanto impedimento ou ônus.zh形容人或事物受到阻碍、负担或拖累，使其行动不便或受到限制。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا مُثقلًا أو محمّلًا بأعباء أو التزامات أو ديون، أو مُعاقًا ومُقيّدًا بما يعوق حركته أو تصرفه.

1. Burdened or weighed down C1 formal

   Being burdened or weighed down by something, either physically or metaphorically.

   • He was encumbered with heavy bags during the hike.
   • The company is encumbered by a large amount of debt.
   • She felt encumbered by the responsibilities of her new role.

   ruОбременённыйescargado u obstaculizadofrencombré, chargé, accablédeBelastetptSobrecarregadozh受拖累的arمُثْقَل

   Synonymes: burdenedloadedoppressedoverloadedsaddled

   Antonymes: freeunburdenedunencumbered

2. Obstructed or hindered C1 formal

   Having movement or progress impeded by obstacles.

   • The path was encumbered with fallen branches and rocks.
   • His speech was encumbered by a severe stutter.
   • The legal process was encumbered by endless paperwork.

   ruЗатруднённыйesObstaculizado o dificultadofrencombré, entravédeBehindertptObstruídozh受阻的arمُعاق

   Synonymes: blockedcheckedimpededobstructedretardedthwarted

   Antonymes: clearfreeunhinderedunimpededunobstructed

• more encumbered comparative form
• most encumbered superlative form

A verb used to indicate the act of burdening, weighing down, or hindering someone or something, often with a heavy load or obligation.

ruГлагол, используемый для обозначения действия по обременению, отягощению или затруднению кого-либо или чего-либо, часто тяжелым грузом или обязательством.esVerbo que significa poner una carga pesada o una obligación sobre alguien o algo, dificultando su movimiento o acción, o impedir u obstaculizar un proceso.frVerbe utilisé pour désigner l'action de charger, d'alourdir ou de gêner quelqu'un ou quelque chose, souvent par un poids ou une obligation.deVerb, das bezeichnet, jemanden oder etwas zu belasten, zu beschweren oder zu behindern, oft mit einer schweren Last oder Verpflichtung.ptVerbo usado para indicar a ação de onerar, sobrecarregar ou dificultar alguém ou algo, frequentemente com um peso ou obrigação.zh动词，表示使某人或某物背负沉重负担、阻碍或拖累其行动，常指因责任、义务或重物而使其变得困难。arفعل يُستعمل للدلالة على إثقال شخص أو شيء أو تحميله عبئًا أو التزامًا، أو إعاقته وتقييده وجعله أكثر صعوبة.

1. To weigh down or burden C1 formal

   To make it difficult for someone or something to move or function by adding a heavy load or obstacle.

   • The hikers were encumbered by their heavy backpacks.
   • The company is encumbered by a large amount of debt.
   • She felt encumbered by the strict rules of the institution.

   ruОбременятьescargar, obstaculizarfrencombrer, alourdirdeBelastenptSobrecarregarzh拖累arيُثقل

   Synonymes: burdenhamperimpedeloadobstructoverloadsaddletaxweigh down

   Antonymes: aidassistdisencumbereasefacilitatefreehelpliberatelightenunburden

2. To hinder or impede C1 formal

   To obstruct or slow down progress, movement, or action.

   • The new regulations encumber the development of small businesses.
   • His lack of experience encumbered his ability to make quick decisions.
   • The thick mud encumbered the wheels of the cart.

   ruПрепятствоватьesobstaculizarfrentraverdeBehindernptImpedirzh阻碍arيعيق

   Synonymes: blockburdenconstraincumberhamperimpedeobstructretardslowtrammelweigh down

   Antonymes: aidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelp

• encumbered past participle
• encumbered past simple
• encumbering present participle
• encumbers third person singular