encumber or incumber /in-kumˈbər/

1. To impede the motion of
2. To hamper
3. To embarrass
4. To burden
5. To load, eg with debts, etc

encumˈberment noun

1. The act of encumbering
2. The state of being encumbered

encumˈbrance noun

1. Something which encumbers or hinders
2. A legal claim on an estate
3. Someone dependent on another, esp a child

encumˈbrancer noun

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