en·cum·ber 
/ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/ verb
en·cum·bers; en·cum·bered; en·cum·ber·ing /ɪnˈkʌmbɚ/ verb [+ obj] somewhat formal 1 : to make (someone or something) hold or carry something heavy — usually used as (be) encumbered ▪ We were encumbered by our heavy coats and boots. ▪ encumbered [=burdened] by equipment and supplies — often used figuratively ▪ The company is encumbered with debt. 2 : to cause problems or difficulties for (someone or something)
▪ These rules will only encumber the people we're trying to help. ▪ Lack of funding has encumbered the project. — usually used as (be) encumbered ▪ Peace talks have been encumbered by a mutual lack of trust.
▪ These rules will only encumber the people we're trying to help. ▪ Lack of funding has encumbered the project. — usually used as (be) encumbered ▪ Peace talks have been encumbered by a mutual lack of trust.
— en·cum·brance /ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ noun, plural en·cum·branc·es [count]
▪ the encumbrances of equipment and supplies ▪ These rules will only be an encumbrance.
/ɪnˈkʌmbrəns/ noun, plural en·cum·branc·es [count] ▪ the encumbrances of equipment and supplies ▪ These rules will only be an encumbrance.
