Associations to the word «Encumber»

Wiktionary

ENCUMBER, verb. (transitive) to load down something with a burden
ENCUMBER, verb. (transitive) to restrict or block something with a hindrance or impediment
ENCUMBER, verb. (transitive) to add a legal claim or other obligation

Dictionary definition

ENCUMBER, verb. Hold back.

Wise words

When you have spoken the word, it reigns over you. When it is unspoken you reign over it.
Arabian Proverb