encumber

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

   Синонимы: burdenhamperimpedeloadobstructoverloadsaddletaxweigh down

   Антонимы: 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

   Синонимы: blockburdenconstraincumberhamperimpedeobstructretardslowtrammelweigh down

   Антонимы: aidassistexpeditefacilitatefurtherhelp

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