Associations to the word «Encumbered»

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

Since a politician never believes what he says, he is quite surprised to be taken at his word.
Charles de Gaulle