Definition of Encumber
to restrict or burden in such a way that action is limited
Examples of Encumber in a sentence
The chaperon’s rules did not encumber the female members of the swim team from sneaking out of their hotel at night. 🔊
If you do not want your baby to encumber you when you jog, you should push her in the stroller instead of carrying her. 🔊
The tax plan will encumber many average Americans to the point they cannot take yearly vacations. 🔊
When Phil saw all of the red tape associated with getting the building permit, he knew the excessive documentation would encumber production on his new home. 🔊
The controlling stepfather took his daughter’s cellphone in an attempt to encumber her social life. 🔊
Because the dictator wants to encumber rebels organizing against him, he closely monitors all anti-government organizations. 🔊
The political refugees came to this country so they could live in a nation where they would not have to be concerned about anyone trying to encumber their rights. 🔊
If I lose my money in the stock market, the loss will encumber my retire plans and force me to work late in life. 🔊
State police are currently working with border authorities to produce ways to encumber the flow of drugs into the country. 🔊
Since Jim did not want his backpack to encumber his climb up the mountain, he only included a couple of essentials in the bag. 🔊
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