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Learn “Encumber”

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Encumber

verb/en-KUM-ber/

Meaning

To weigh someone down or make it hard for them to move or act.

In context

Too many rules can encumber a team and slow it down.

Remember it

Think of a 'cucumber' too heavy to carry - encumber means loaded down.

Use it well

Use for being weighed down or held back by loads or obstacles.