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encumber

verb

Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
E
Ends with
R
Contains
NC
Scrabble score
14
CEFR level
C2

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Pronunciation

ɪnˈkʌmbə(ɹ)

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verb

  1. Restrict (someone or something) so as to make free movement difficult

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