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en·cum·ber (ĕn-kŭḿbər)

[Middle English encombren, from Old French encombrer, to block up, en-, in; see en–1, + combre, hindrance (from Gaulish* comboros).]

transitive verb: -bered, -ber·ing, -bers. 

  1. To put a heavy load on; burden: a hiker who was encumbered with a heavy pack; a life that has always been encumbered with responsibilities.
  2. To hinder or impede the action or performance of: restrictions that encumber police work.
  3. To burden with legal or financial obligations: an estate that is encumbered with debts.