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

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley