Encumbered: meaning, definitions and examples

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encumbered

[ ɪnˈkʌmbəd ]

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in finance

Restrict or impede (someone or something) in such a way that free action or movement is difficult.

Synonyms

hamper, hinder, restrict

Examples of usage

the company is encumbered by debt
he felt encumbered by his heavy backpack

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in legal terms

To burden or weigh down; to overload.

Synonyms

burden, overload, weigh down

Examples of usage

She was encumbered with heavy responsibilities.
The property was encumbered by a mortgage.

Translations

Translations of the word "encumbered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sobrecarregado

🇮🇳 बोझिल

🇩🇪 belastet

🇮🇩 terbebani

🇺🇦 обтяжений

🇵🇱 obciążony

🇯🇵 負担された

🇫🇷 encombré

🇪🇸 cargado

🇹🇷 yüklenmiş

🇰🇷 부담이 되는

🇸🇦 مثقل

🇨🇿 zatížený

🇸🇰 zaťažený

🇨🇳 负担

🇸🇮 obremenjen

🇮🇸 þungaður

🇰🇿 жүктелген

🇬🇪 დატვირთული

🇦🇿 yük altında

🇲🇽 cargado

Word origin

The word 'encumbered' originated from the Old French word 'encombrer', which meant 'to block or obstruct'. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the idea of burdening or overloading. The word has been used in English since the 14th century and has been a common term in legal and financial contexts.